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A sketch of
John Quincy Adams
, the
sixth
President of the United States
, on his deathbed. The son of President
John Adams
, he was the first President (of two) who served in
Congress
after his term. Adams collapsed due to
cerebral hemorrhage
after a debate in the
House of Representatives
, and died two days later on February 23, 1848.
Artist: Arthur J. Stansbury; Restoration:
Lise Broer
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