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Pierce, Franklin: New Hampshire
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Franklin Pierce became President at a time of apparent tranquility. The United States, by virtue of the Compromise of 1850, seemed to have weathered its sectional storm. By pursuing the recommendations of southern advisers, Pierce--a New Englander--hoped to prevent still another outbreak of that storm. But his policies, far from preserving calm, hastened the disruption of the Union.
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Reality Check – the Franklin Pierce student peer-to-peer intervention team – is showcasing its program of skits in a public performance on the campus in Rindge, New Hampshire, February 21, 2007. The showcase will sample the skit menu available to schools, churches and community groups.
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Franklin Pierce served as president of the United States from 1853-1857. He was the only president ever elected (to date) from New Hampshire, and the youngest at the time to be elected to the presidency.
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Franklin Pierce was born on 23rd November,1804 near Hillsborough in New Hampshire which is now found under the Lake Franklin Pierce. He was the son of Benjamin Pierce, a famous politician of New Hampshire and Anna Kendrick. He was the seventh child and had four brothers and three sisters.
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At the end of Polk's administration, Buchanan retired to his newly purchased estate, Wheatland, near Lancaster, Pa. He was a strong candidate for the Democratic nomination for president in 1852 but lost to Franklin Pierce. He supported Pierce in the campaign and was named minister to Great Britain.
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[O]n the fourth day, some one cast a vote for General Franklin Pierce, of New Hampshire. That took well, especially with the delegates from the South, and soon he had the States of New Hampshire and Virginia in his favor. After a dozen more ballots all opposition went down, and he was unanimously nominated for President.
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