Today in History: Franklin Pierce
Today in History–November 23–the Library of Congress features Franklin Pierce, born on this date in 1804. Learn more about our nation’s 14th president (1853-57) by visiting the Today in History section then click the links below to access more stories and primary sources about Franklin Pierce.
Franklin Pierce to Andrew Jackson, February 2, 1844
Democratic ticket. For President, Gen. Franklin Pierce, of New Hampshire. 1852
Democratic festival in honor of election of Pierce and King, bill of fare Nov. 30th, 1852
Franklin Pierce inauguration primary source set
Franklin Pierce to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, March 04, 1862 (Sympathy)
Franklin Pierce historical newspaper coverage through 1870
President Pierce historical newspaper coverage 1853-1857
A Review of Pierce’s Administration
More books about Franklin Pierce
Periodical articles
- “Franklin Pierce” The American Whig Review Volume 16, Issue 95, November 1852
- “Frank Pierce and Major-General Scott” The United States Democratic Review Volume 31, Issue 172, October 1852
- “The Presidential Negative – Vetoes of President Pierce” The United States Democratic Review Volume 36, Issue 5, November 1855
Sheet music
- President Pierce’s March and Quick Step
- Hope for the Future
- Presidents Mounted Guard Quick Step
- President Pierce’s March
- General Pierce’s Presidential Inauguration March and Quick Step
Featured Image: Pierce examining a witness–the good Samaritan
Franklin Pierce Homestead National Park Service