WASHINGTON - The United States Mint paid tribute to the Nation's sixth President by releasing the John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Coin into general circulation on May 15, 2008. John Quincy Adams had a long and distinguished public service career. After his Presidency, Adams served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 17 years.
"$1 coins are great for use in everyday transactions, and the John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Coin is also an educational tool," said United States Mint Acting Deputy Director Dan Shaver. "As Americans use the coin in commerce, we hope it prompts them to learn about this President's contributions to our great Nation."
John Quincy Adams devoted most of his adult life to public service. After graduating from Harvard College, he became a lawyer. He was appointed minister to the Netherlands by George Washington and served in the administration of his father, President John Adams, as minister to Prussia. He also was elected to the U.S. Senate. While serving as Secretary of State in the administration of James Monroe, John Quincy Adams arranged with England for the joint occupation of the Oregon country and obtained from Spain the cession of the Floridas.
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