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Even little John Quincy Adams was an unfiltered punk at some time in his life. 
Below is an excerpt from “First Family” by Joseph Ellis, telling of a letter exchange between John and Abigail Adams. During a time of separation, Abigail was pregnant but back then, pregnancies were not openly talked about, especially not shared with the children. The result? Harsh child honesty. 

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