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Did you know that during his presidency Franklin Pierce initiated discussions on acquiring Alaska from Russia? Did you know that Franklin Pierce played a key role in the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

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Franklin Pierce was born on November 23, 1804 in Hillsboro, New Hampshire

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He was raised on the family farm in New Hampshire and followed the military tradition of his family; his father was a General in the Army

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Franklin Pierce became the 14th president of America in 1853 when he was 49 years of age; he served for 4 years until 1857

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He was the first President to present his address from memory. His speech was over 3,000 words long, and he used no notes or reference to present it

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Franklin Pierce married his sweetheart Jane Means Appleton in 1834. They raised three children but none of them reached the age of adulthood

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During Franklin Pierce's presidency the Kansas-Nebraska Bill was created, this defined the Kansas-Nebraska territories and bought new opportunities for settlers and transportation

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Franklin Pierce was the second President to hold office without a Vice President. William Rufus DeVane King was selected but sadly died before taking office

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Franklin Pierce's noted accomplishments of his presidency was the additional land acquired from Mexico and the launch of discussions to acquire Alaska from Russia

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Franklin Pierce played a key role in the Kansas-Nebraska Act which created two new territories, Kansas and Nebraska

Fun Fact 10

He was presented with two "sleeve dogs" from Japan as pets. The dogs were so small that they could sit on a hand; he kept one and gave one away

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Franklin Pierce was a religious man and a member of the Episcopalian church, however due to an active social life, and a possible link to witnessing the horrific death of his son in a train accident he became an alcoholic

Fun Fact 12

Franklin Pierce was the first president to introduce a Christmas tree within the White House

Fun Fact 13

Franklin Pierce and his wife were not of good health, after his retirement, in the hope of benefitting their well being they travelled to Madeira and Europe

Fun Fact 14

Franklin Pierce died on October 8, 1869 in Concord, New Hampshire

Fun Fact 15

Franklin Pierce was buried in the Old North Cemetery, Concord, New Hampshire

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