This day in history......from the diary of John Quincy Adams...Dec. 18, 1841 "This afternoon Mr. Leavitt, called on me with Mr. Gates . . . They are alarmed at numerous indications of a design to revive the project of annexing Texas to the United States."

John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist, kindle version, is #87 on Amazon Best Seller list for US Abolition History! Please pick up a copy if you haven't already! #USHistory Amistad Research Center National Park Service American Antiquarian Society Boston Athenaeum

Had a great book talk about John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist at Walpole Public Library, Walpole, MA. The newspaper said that "Denman's expertise and passion for history left a lasting impression . . . " #twitterstorians #history #JohnQuincyAdams

I spent last night in conversation about John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist at the Lexington Historical Society in Lexington, MA. Next stop: Boston Public Library, Wed. Feb. 7 at 6 PM, Copley Branch. #twitterstorians #history #slavery #abolition #JQA

Another great talk on Wednesday, February 7 at the Boston Public Library for Black History Month, discussing the legacy of JQA and especially his actions in Congress. #twitterstorians #history #USHistory #abolition #slavery

During John Quincy Adams's second censure hearing, Adams attacks Thomas Marshall of Kentucky and his attempted censure of him. Marshall later says "he would have rather suffered death." American Antiquarian Society Amistad Research Center Boston Athenaeum New Haven Museum

This Sunday, I gave a book talk at the Jackson Historical Society in Jackson, NH. Great questions . . . especially about JQA's and William Lloyd Garrison's views on abolition. #twitterstorians ADAMS NPS Amistad Research Center American Antiquarian Society Boston Athenaeum

I was a guest on the American History Gazette podcast by Jake Suggs talking about my first book, "Greene and Cornwallis in the Carolinas: The Pivotal Struggle of the American Revolution." American Revolution Revolutionary Group EmergingRevWar Journal of the American Revolution

Released in 2019, just prior to the covid pandemic, find out how Nathanael Greene helped turn the course of the war. AMERICAN REVOLUTION AmericanRev. Patriot AmericanRevolutionRG EmergingRevWar Journal of the American Revolution American Revolution Institute National Museum of American History

Next stop: Connecticut Museum of Culture and History #twitterstorians #history #USHistory #slavery #amistad #congress #abolition #johnquincyadams #houseofrepresentatives #USSupremeCourt #race #diplomacy #texasannexation

Coming up later this month! #twitterstorians #history #slavery #abolitionism #presidents #houseofrepresentatives #antebellumamerica #nineteenthcentury

Coming soon! Lonnie G. Bunch III AdamsPresidentialCenter Boston Athenaeum WBUR Amistad Research Center MHS Reference New Haven Museum The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History American History TV American Antiquarian Society U.S. House History #twitterstorians #history #JQA #slavery #abolition

Last night, I gave a book talk at the Sudbury Historical Society. An informed audience also provides great questions. John Quincy Adams Amistad Research Center Boston Athenaeum American Antiquarian Society Lonnie G. Bunch III AdamsPresidentialCenter U.S. House History #history #JQA #USHouse

Discussing John Quincy Adams at the Adams Academy at the Quincy Historical Society. A fantastic and engaging audience with great questions. Supporters of an Adams Memorial in DC AdamsPresidentialCenter Amistad Research Center Boston Athenaeum National Park Service U.S. House History WBUR

Reminder: This Thursday at Westwood Public Library. Supporters of an Adams Memorial in DC Boston Athenaeum John Quincy Adams National Park Service WBUR Amistad Research Center New Haven Museum American Antiquarian Society American Experience National Constitution Center The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History U.S. House History AdamsPresidentialCenter

Just appeared on the podcast American History Gazette with Jake Suggs to discuss John Quincy Adams and his relationship to slavery. Check it out! youtu.be/ehhxH8Vn9VM?si… AdamsPresidentialCenter Boston Athenaeum Supporters of an Adams Memorial in DC Amistad Research Center American Antiquarian Society ADAMS NPS

I just learned that I will be the keynote speaker at the annual John Quincy Adams Wreath Laying Ceremony at the First Parish Church in Quincy, MA on July 11 at 12 noon. Supporters of an Adams Memorial in DC AdamsPresidentialCenter National Park Service Amistad Research Center American Antiquarian Society

On August 10, 2024, I will be presenting my book "John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist" at History Camp 2024 to be held at Suffolk University Law School in Boston. Supporters of an Adams Memorial in DC AdamsPresidentialCenter Amistad Research Center UFPC Quincy Boston Athenaeum Meghna Chakrabarti

On July 11, I had the honor of being the keynote speaker at the John Quincy Adams Wreath Laying Ceremony at the First Parish Church in Quincy, MA. Read John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist for more on Adams's life through the lens of slavery.

History Camp 2024 is happening on Saturday, August 10 from 8:00-5:15 at Suffolk University Law School in Boston. There will be 50 authors and 350 attendees, encompassing a wide variety of historical topics. #twitterstorians #history #USHistory