U.S. Presidents - 14 - Franklin Pierce
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U.S. Presidents - 14 - Franklin Pierce
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In the fourth episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we look at Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States. Handsome, charming, and a decorated war veteran, Pierce seemed destined for success, but his presidency quickly descended into controversy and division. His support for the Kansas-Nebraska Act inflamed tensions over slavery and pushed the nation closer to civil war. In this episode, we delve into the life of a man whose personal tragedies and political missteps defined one of the most turbulent presidencies in American history.
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