Biography of franklin pierce

Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce (Novem – October 8, ) was the 14th president of the United States, serving from to Franklin Pierce was the 14th U.S. president (–57), whose failure to deal effectively with the slavery conflict in the decade preceding the American Civil War shaped the perception of him as a lesser president. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Franklin Pierce was elected to the United States Senate in After resigning in , Pierce joined the temperance movement and worked as an attorney, before going off to fight under.