Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first ...

Son of the American Revolution -- The French Revolution and Jay's treaty with Great Britain -- At the Hague listening-post -- London interlude -- The mission to Prussia -- The young senator and the ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. On March 16, 1843, Philip Haas made at least three daguerreotype portraits of former U.S. President John Quincy Adams.

John Quincy Adams had one of the most consequential post-presidencies in U.S. history. NPR"s Steve Inskeep asks biographer Bob Crawford how Adams became the ultimate political maverick. Bob Crawford ...

Bob Crawford has two careers. One is as the bassist for The Avett Brothers, a folk rock band that's had a following for more than 20 years. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "AINT NO MAN") THE AVETT BROTHERS: ...