President John Quincy Adams knew one book people needed to read to become good citizens

Too few American students know enough about our Constitution. Still, fewer know there is such a thing as "Constitution Day." But this year, it might be worth taking up an assignment our sixth president gave to his son in a remarkable series of letters written while President John Quincy Adams served as minister to Russia.

Adams did not focus on career advice for his son. He did not teach his son how to make money.

Instead, Adams insisted upon this: Read the Bible. Every day.

BILL BENNETT...