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Official portrait of Franklin Pierce

The Desk · Presidencies · 14th

Franklin Pierce

Democratic administration. Credits below cover Floor watchlist bills signed or vetoed in this term, plus curated Desk instruments, not every presidential action from the archive.

Birthday
Nov 23, 1804
Party
Democratic
Term
Mar 4, 1853 – Mar 4, 1857
Vice president
William Rufus de Vane King
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In the news

Recent reporting that mentions Franklin Pierce.

In the news

Recent reporting that mentions Franklin Pierce.

  • FloHockey·Nov 7, 2026

    Replay: Post vs Franklin Pierce | Nov 7 @ 4 PM

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    Stream Post vs Franklin Pierce

  • MyNorthwest.com·Nov 4, 2026

    Pierce County sheriff criticizes President Trump for Republican setbacks, warns WA's red voters

  • MaxPreps·Nov 2, 2026

    Washougal Varsity Football @ Franklin Pierce

  • Southern Connecticut State University Athletics·Oct 31, 2026

    SCSU Football Falls To Franklin Pierce

  • Bentley Athletics·Oct 26, 2026

    Falcons ready to host Franklin Pierce Tuesday night

  • FloHockey·Oct 26, 2026

    How to Watch Post vs Franklin Pierce 2027 | FloCollege

  • University of Vermont Athletics·Oct 10, 2026

    #15 Women’s Hockey Rolls Past Franklin Pierce 4-0 on Saturday

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