Franklin Pierce was the lackluster choice of the Democratic Party in 1852, nominated after 48 ballots. In a campaign devoid of issues—for example, both parties endorsed the Compromise of 1850—Pierce ...
Born: November 23, 1804, Hillsborough, New Hampshire... Pierce's strong support for the Comrpromise of 1850 appeared to indicate that he was not going to press the issue of slavery. With the ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback