Franklin Pierce was the lackluster choice of the Democratic Party in 1852, nominated after 48 ballots. In a campaign devoid of issues—for example, both parties endorsed the Compromise of 1850—Pierce ...

The Democratic Party required 48 ballots before Franklin Pierce was nominated in 1852. Pierce won the general election against his former commanding officer in the Mexican War, the Whig's Party's ...

23, members of the Pierce Brigade, New Hampshire National Guard and Beaver Meadow students gathered to honor Franklin Pierce, the only Granite Stater to serve as U.S. President, at his grave in ...

Franklin Pierce School District contains 15 schools and 7,425 students. The district’s minority enrollment is 70%. Also, 48.2% of students are economically disadvantaged. The student body at the ...

the director of Health Services for the Franklin Pierce School District. Van said the schools in her district are taking ...