Franklin Pierce

14th Presdient of the United States

March 4, 1853 – March 4, 1857

• Franklin had fought in the Mexican War as a officer.
• He was know as the "Alcoholic President" as he was a heavy drinker.
• Pierce had an obsession of the Civil War. He was pro-slavery.
• Was the first President to present his address from memory it was over 3,000 words long .
• He was the second President of the U.S. to hold office without a Vice President.
• Had a key role in Kansas-Nebraska Act which created two new territories to settlers.