Franklin Pierce - 14th U.S. President

Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857. Born in New Hampshire in 1804, Pierce was a veteran of the Mexican-American War and served as a U.S. Congressman and Senator before becoming president. His presidency was marked by controversy and division, particularly over the issue of slavery. Pierce was known for his pro-southern stance and his veto of a bill that would have restricted slavery. Despite the challenges of his presidency, Pierce remains an important figure in American history and his legacy continues to be studied and debated.