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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