When was Franklin Pierce born?

Franklin Pierce was born on 23 November 1804 in Hillsborough.

What positions has Franklin Pierce held?

Positions held by Franklin Pierce include: President of the United States (1853–1857); President-elect of the United States (1852–1853); United States senator (1841–1842); United States senator (1839–1841); United States senator (1837–1839).

Where did Franklin Pierce study?

Franklin Pierce was educated at Bowdoin College, Northampton Law School, Phillips Exeter Academy.

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Franklin Pierce

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President of the United States from 1853 to 1857

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Franklin Pierce (November 23, 1804 – October 8, 1869) was the 14th president of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857. A northern Democrat who believed that the abolitionist movement was a fundamental threat to national unity, he alienated anti-slavery groups by signing the Kansas–Nebraska Act and enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act. Conflict between North and South continued after Pierce's presidency, and, following Abraham Lincoln's victory in the 1860 presidential election, the Southern states seceded, resulting in the American Civil War.

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Born: 23 November 1804 wd
Place of birth: Hillsborough wd
Died: 8 October 1869 wd
Place of death: Concord wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, statesperson, jurist, military officer wd
Political party: Democratic Party wd
Education: Bowdoin College, Northampton Law School, Phillips Exeter Academy wd
Spouse: Jane Pierce wd

Positions held wd

President of the United States (4 March 1853 – 4 March 1857)
President-elect of the United States (2 November 1852 – 4 March 1853)
United States senator (4 March 1841 – 28 February 1842)
United States senator (4 March 1839 – 4 March 1841)
United States senator (4 March 1837 – 4 March 1839)
United States representative (4 March 1833 – 4 March 1837)
member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives

About

Pierce was born in New Hampshire; his father was state governor Benjamin Pierce. He served in the House of Representatives from 1833 until his election to the Senate, where he served from 1837 until his resignation in 1842. His private law practice was a success, and he was appointed New Hampshire's U.S. attorney in 1845. Pierce took part in the Mexican–American War as a brigadier general in the United States Army. Democrats saw him as a compromise candidate uniting Northern and Southern interests, and nominated him for president at the 1852 Democratic National Convention. He and running mate William R. King easily defeated the Whig Party ticket of Winfield Scott and William Alexander Graham in the 1852 presidential election.

As president, Pierce attempted to enforce neutral standards for civil service while also satisfying the Democratic Party's diverse elements with patronage, an effort that largely failed and turned many in his party against him. He was a Young America expansionist who signed the Gadsden Purchase of land from Mexico and led a failed attempt to acquire Cuba from Spain. He signed trade treaties with Britain and Japan and his Cabinet reformed its departments and improved accountability, but political strife during his presidency overshadowed these successes. His popularity declined sharply in the Northern…

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When was Franklin Pierce born?: Franklin Pierce was born on 23 November 1804 in Hillsborough.
What positions has Franklin Pierce held?: Positions held by Franklin Pierce include: President of the United States (1853–1857); President-elect of the United States (1852–1853); United States senator (1841–1842); United States senator (1839–1841); United States senator (1837–1839).
Where did Franklin Pierce study?: Franklin Pierce was educated at Bowdoin College, Northampton Law School, Phillips Exeter Academy.

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