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John Quincy Adams $1 coin helps National Stroke Awareness month - CoinNews

The National Stroke Association has announced it will join the U.S. Mint in celebrating the launch of the new John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 coin on Thursday, May 15.

One of the great values in coin series with ongoing themes and multi-year designs, like the Presidential $1 coins, is the educational value they can provide.

The release of the John Quincy Adams coin this month honors his life, and just as importantly, is a learning opportunity. Like now. What many people may not know is that John Quincy Adams suffered a stroke on the floor of the House of Representatives in 1848. He died from that stroke two days later.

Entire article: National Stroke Association to Join U.S. Mint in Celebrating John Quincy Adams $1 Coins - CoinNews

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