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John Quincy Adams vs. The Internet
John Quincy Adams vs. The Internet
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Mar 3, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
We dive into the truth behind four popular stories about John Quincy Adams, including the inspirational "if your actions inspire others" quote, the pet alligator in the White House, the skinny dipping interview with reporter Anne Royall, and the expedition to the center of the earth to visit the mole people.
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Released:
Mar 3, 2020
Format:
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Titles in the series (55)
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