Indeed, Jefferson and successors James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson are stars in Mr. Allman's Florida hall of shame.

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The position of secretary of state was the gateway to the White House for Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.

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John Quincy Adams is today famous for helping formulate the Monroe Doctrine and battling the expansion of slavery.

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According to the hotel's website, famous patrons over the years have included Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Salvador Dali and John Lennon.

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