U.S. President Profile Franklin Pierce

About the U.S. President Franklin Pierce, his birth and death date and location, date and highlights of his term.

PROFILES OF THE PRESIDENTS

FRANKLIN PIERCE

14th President, Democrat

Born: Nov. 23, 1804, Hillsboro, N.H. Presidential Term: Mar. 4, 1853-Mar. 4, 1857. Highlights in Office: Trade and diplomatic relations opened with Japan; Gadsden Purchase added 30,000 sq. mi. to U.S.; Kansas-Nebraska Bill. Died: Oct. 8, 1869, Concord, N.H., from stomach inflammation.