How long does depression last? The average spell of clinical depression, if left entirely untreated, can last around 8 months. During a depression, the sufferer will normally be convinced that it will never go away, but this is a classic feature of the way depression makes us think.
The Statue This bronze statue, dedicated by the Quincy Partnership on June 14, 1997, was created by sculptor Lloyd Littie of Newton, Massachusetts. It depicts Abigail Adams urging young John Quincy Adams to go out into the world and prove himself.
Abigail Smith was born in Massachusetts in 1744 and married her third cousin John Adams in 1764. She advocated for better educational opportunities for women and demanded more property rights for married women. She served as first lady between 1797 and 1801.