Charles Francis Adams Jr.

Charles Francis Adams Jr. was an American historian, author, and military officer, born in 1835. He was the grandson of President John Quincy Adams and the son of diplomat Charles Francis Adams Sr. During the American Civil War, he served as a Union army officer and later became a prominent historian and writer, focusing on American history and politics. Adams also held leadership roles in engineering and businesses. His work helped document and interpret important periods in American history, and his contributions extend to military strategy and historical scholarship.