Franklin Pierce -- 14th President | Civics Matter

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Franklin Pierce -- 14th President | Civics Matter

Biography

Pierce signed the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, leading to "Bleeding Kansas."

Key Events & Accomplishments

Signed the Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)
Negotiated the Gadsden Purchase from Mexico (1853)

Election Results

Year	Opponent	Electoral Vote	Popular Vote
1852	Winfield Scott	254-42	+6.9%

Did You Know?

Pierce recited his 3,319-word inaugural address entirely from memory.

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