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The Diplomatic Prowess of Louisa Adams
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The Diplomatic Prowess of Louisa Adams

London-born Louisa Adams defied tragedy and division to become the first foreign-born First Lady, leaving her mark on history as she shaped the path to John Quincy Adams’s presidency.

Stepping into the White House at the close of the Founding Fathers’ era, London-born Louisa Adams became the nation’s first foreign-born First Lady. In an age of prosperity shadowed by growing political strife, she turned personal tragedy into resilience, mastering the art of influence, forging powerful alliances, and leaving her mark on history as she helped shape John Quincy Adams’s path to the presidency.

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Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon

Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks

Audio Producer: Craig Thompson

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