Franklin Pierce

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    About Franklin Pierce

    Franklin Pierce, the 14th U.S. President, served from 1853 to 1857. His presidency was marked by turmoil over slavery, notably the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Despite intentions for peace, his tenure exacerbated the divide, leading to more unrest.

    Franklin Pierce's Area of Expertise

    U.S. history, slavery, Kansas-Nebraska Act, 19th-century politics, American Civil War

    A random fact that I love is...

    I was the only U.S. President to have been sworn in on a law book, rather than the Bible.

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