The American Presidency Project contains the most comprehensive collection of resources pertaining to the study of the President of the United States. Compiled by John Woolley and Gerhard Peters
Extending the list of timid pre-Civil War compromisers, Pierce was a Jackson Democrat from New Hampshire whom Whig foes called "doughface"—a northerner with southern principles.
Find out more about the history of Franklin Pierce, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com
The American Presidency Project contains the most comprehensive collection of resources pertaining to the study of the President of the United States. Compiled by John Woolley and Gerhard Peters
Extending the list of timid pre-Civil War compromisers, Pierce was a Jackson Democrat from New Hampshire whom Whig foes called "doughface"—a northerner with southern principles.
Find out more about the history of Franklin Pierce, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com
