Experience the American dream with today’s Patriot of the Past interview. I’m your host, John Gillespie.
It’s February 18, 1778. I’m with 11-year-old John Quincy Adams and we’re on the 24-gun frigate Boston headed for France. Three British frigates are chasing the Boston.
JG: “John Quincy, are you frightened?”
JA: “Yes, Mr. Gillespie, but my father has taught me to trust in the Lord, that even in the valley of the shadow of darkness, He will be with me.”
John Quincy Adams’ faith and courage reflected the values of his father, John Adams, and became the foundation for his leadership character.
Read more about John Quincy Adams.
John and Jan Gillespie are the founders of the Rawhide Boys’ Ranch; they have fostered 351 teenagers and wrote the book Our 351 Sons; they have also assisted numerous churches in developing youth programs and expanding their total church ministries. After running for U.S. Senate, John founded 1776 American Dream, which exists to demonstrate the vision of our founding fathers and help our generation of youth passionately embrace those values.
