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.
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