Abigail would grow to be an equal of john adams. Confident and dearest friend. She has really revealed to herself as yes as an 18th century woman, but her concern some very modern to us today. John and Abigail Adams had become so prominent in the minds of americans because of this collection of papers and publications that have opened up to the world. The story of Abigail Adams and the revolutionary war is the story of sacrifice and commitment to country. Abigail rose to the occasion. Abigail was adamantly opposed to slavery. She was a the scenes kind of women. She warned her husband. You cannot rule without including what women want and what women have to contribute. The backdrop to the and to the adams brief occupancy in the white house is one of political defeat and personal tragedy. She is worried about her husband and defensive against slander. Shes concerned about her children, their upbringing and education. She could hold her own with anybody in her own time and since. She was
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That on the 69 year diary John Quincy Adams kept. Matthew mason is here to talk about his book, John Quincy Adams and the politics of slavery did. This book was recently hailed by the Washington Times is a great read and an informative reality check on issues that affect us even now. Matthew mason is an associate professor of history at Brigham Young university. He holds a phd in history from the university of maryland and has been at the you why you since 2003. Has been a Brigham Young since 2003. ,e has many publications including a political biography of edward everett. He has coedited several volumes. David walstreisser is a distinguished professor. He is hey a historian of early 19thcentury america and his interest span political history, slavery, and antislavery. His books include, slaverys runawayion. America. Has also edited a number of volumes and is the recipient of a number of distinguished awards. Tom what im honored introduce them here tonight. Thank you. [applause] thank