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Dusting Off Franklin Pierce

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Feather Foster

The Basic Pierce Facts Franklin Pierce (1804-69), Democrat from New Hampshire, was a dark horse nominee, elected President in 1852. It took 49 Ballots to put him on the ballot, which was an exhausting exercise for the convention attendees. Few … Continue reading →

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First Ladies of Indisposition

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Feather Schwartz Foster

The three First Ladies of the United States between 1849-1857 were, in their individual ways, indisposed in the true meaning of the word. None had the disposition for the highly visible social duties that were inherent and necessary to fulfilling … Continue reading →

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