Franklin Pierce
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
10/07/23
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Fourteenth President Franklin Pierce is frequently listed as one of the country's worst presidents by historians. A man who so desperately wished to keep his preferred political party intact, Pierce made questionable decisions that arguably pushed the country further towards war. So why does he get such a bad grade?
Join me this week as I look at the life and presidency of Franklin Pierce.
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Imperfect Spouse: Jane Pierce
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The wife of fourteenth president Franklin Pierce, Jane Appleton Pierce often gets a bad rap. Seen as a woman who was unwilling to support her husband's political efforts, Jane Pierce definitely lacked excitement in serving in the position of First Lady.
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