John C. Calhoun

By dsheff3hunna

  • Birthday

    I was born
  • Graduation From Yale

    Graduation From Yale

    My hardwork paid off as I was rewarded a diploma from Yale
  • Attending Law School

    Attending Law School

    I attended Tapping Reeve law school in Connecticut from 1805-1806

  • First Election Victory

    I was elected to the South Carolina General Assembly and I seved to years

  • Marriage

    I married Floride Bonneau Calhoun
  • I joined congress

    I joined congress

    My first day in congress
  • I introduced my first bill

    I introduced my first bill

    The bill waged war on Great Britain

  • Secretary of war

    I became the Secretary of War under President James Monroe.
  • announces presidential candidacy

    announces presidential candidacy

    Announced my candidacy for the Presidency of the United States.
  • Elected Vice President

    Elected Vice President

    I was elected Vice President of the United States under John Quincy Adams.

  • swearing in

    I was sworn in as Vice-President.

  • resignation

    I resign from the Vice Presidency.

  • writes letter to South Carolina people

    I wrote a letter to the people of South Carolina.
  • Senate election

    Senate election

    I was elected to the United States Senate by the South Carolina Legislature
  • anti abolition speech

    anti abolition speech

    I delivered my speech against Abolition

  • Henry Clay response

    I reply to Henry Clay.

  • Presidential potential

    I lead the battle against the Whigs in Congress and seek the Democratic presidential nomination
  • United States senate

    United States senate

    I was Re-elected to the United States Senate
  • Calhoun's passing

    Calhoun's passing

    I take my last breath in Washington.

  • Calhoun's legacy

    I was named one of the five great Senators of all time by United States Senate members