Charles Francis Adams

Charles Francis Adams (1807–1886) was an American politician, diplomat, and historian. He came from a prominent family; his father was President John Quincy Adams and his son was President Calvin Coolidge. Charles served as a U.S. Congressman and later as Minister to the United Kingdom during the American Civil War, where he played a crucial role in preventing British support for the Confederacy. He was also a noted historian, particularly on the subject of American history, and contributed to preserving documents from his family's legacy. His work significantly impacted 19th-century American politics and diplomacy.