Pollard Memorial Library (Lowell)

Franklin Pierce, by BreAnn Rumsch

eng

individual biography

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Franklin Pierce

1191857282

by BreAnn Rumsch

United States Presidents, No. 14

"This biography introduces readers to the life of Franklin Pierce including his military service, early political career, and key events from Pierce's administration including the Gadsden Purchase, the Treaty of Kanagawa, and Bleeding Kansas. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information." -- Publisher's website

Franklin Pierce -- Timeline -- Did you know? -- New Hampshire boy -- Future leader -- Family and politics -- Senator Pierce -- Off to war -- The 1852 election -- President Pierce -- President Pierce's cabinet -- Foreign affairs -- Bleeding in Kansas -- Final years -- Office of the president -- Presidents and their terms

juvenile