Contains key facts about the life of Franklin Pierce from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his political career and his term as the fourteenth president of the United States. Includes a timeline, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Franklin Pierce -- Timeline -- Did you know? -- New Hampshire boy -- Future leader -- Family and politics -- Senator Pierce -- Off to war -- The 1852 election -- President Pierce -- Foreign affairs -- Bleeding Kansas -- Final years.