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Release date of John Quincy Adams Dollar: 05-15-08
John Quincy Adams was born into politics as the son of 2nd U.S. President
John Adams and Abigail Adams. As a child, he witnessed the American Revolution
and accompanied his father on his diplomatic posts to Europe.
Adams followed in his
father’s footsteps by becoming a diplomat in Europe and, later, the sixth U.S.
president.
Adams became president by the slimmest of margins in a controversial election
that was ultimately decided in the US House of Representatives by one vote.
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| The John Quincy Adams Presidential Dollar. Release date: 05-15-08. United States Mint image |
As president, Adams proposed a wide system of roads and canals to stimulate
the economy and foster trade throughout the Nation. During his administration,
the Cumberland road was extended into Ohio, and several major canal systems were
begun.
After his unsuccessful bid for re-election, Adams went on to serve nine terms in
the US House of Representatives. He and Andrew Johnson, 17th president, are the
only two former presidents to later serve in Congress.
Purchase a
John Quincy Adams Presidential Commemorative Coin.
Coinage Legislation under President John Quincy Adams:
Act of May 19, 1828 — This Act: (1) directs the location of the
United States Mint to remain in Philadelphia indefinitely, (2)
establishes a standard weight for the Mint’s use, (3) makes provisions for
payment for the testing of silver bullion brought to the Mint for coinage, (4)
authorizes employment of clerks at the Mint, (5) authorizes the Director of the
Mint to assay bullion not intended for coinage and to issue certificates of
fineness at the owners’ expense.
United States Mint Directors appointed by President John Quincy Adams:
There were no appointments as Director of the United States Mint under
President John Quincy Adams.
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