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Born in 1804 in New Hampshire.
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Graduated College in 1824.
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In 1828 Benjamin was elected in theNew Hampshire state legistlature.
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Went to Washington first as a representative then a senator in 1830.
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In 1834 married Jane Means Appleton.
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Jane and Franklin had 3 children starting in 1836.
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Refused a cabinet position from president polk in 1846.
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Nominated Pierce a true "dark horse" in 1850.
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In 1850 delegates agreed upon a platform pledging undeviated support of the compromise.
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Two years before Franklin became president he and his wife watched their 11 year old son die in a tragic train accident.
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Was elected during a tension between the north and south.
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March 4, 1853 beginning of presidency.
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March 4, 1857 end of presidency.
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In 1864 Franklins wife died.
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Pierce died on October 8, 1869