1939 John Quincy Adams Set of 4-6 Cent US Postage Stamps New US# 846

U.S. #846 6 John Quincy Adams 1939 Presidential Series Rotary Coil Issue Date: January 20, 1939 First City: Washington, D.C. Quantity Issued: 476,283,000 Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printing Method: Rotary Press Perforation: 10 vertically Color: Red orange The first son of a chief executive to become President, John Quincy Adams served his country in many ways. As Secretary of State, he helped develop the Monroe Doctrine. As an American diplomat, he negotiated the Treaty of Ghent, which brought an end to the War of 1812.