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The Life of Franklin Pierce
The Life of Franklin Pierce is the 14th installment in
Presidential Chronicles
, the series of books and videos on American history as seen through the lives of the Presidents of the United States. Historian David Fisher created this series to tell the stories of all the U.S. Presidents, with robust yet concise chronicles of their lives. His extensive use of quotes and period-specific images help convey the essence of these national leaders, delivered in a digestible format that will cater to those with a casual interest in American Presidents, as well as hard core enthusiasts.
The Life of Franklin Pierce chronicles the life of the nation’s 14th President. Here’s a sample, with some perspective from David
“In many ways, Franklin Pierce’s strict adherence to the Constitution was his undoing as President. He remained committed to a nation where local decisions, in states and territories, reflecting the will of the citizenry, were the hallmark of the American Republic, not subject to the dictates of the national executive. But the United States in the 1850s was fracturing at the seams over the nation’s Original Sin (slavery) that was sanctioned in the Constitution itself. Abolitionism was on the rise in the North, and secessionism was increasingly advocated in the South. Pierce had nothing but disdain for these diametrically opposed views, continuously advocating compromise and consideration for the unique characteristics of each section of the nation. …
Pierce counted on a nation of understanding brothers, not one hell-bent on “my way or the highway.” The Constitution was his ever-present guide, but it offered no workable solution to this rift which only continued to grow during his tumultuous administration. By the time Franklin Pierce had entered the White House, the nation could no longer be calmed strictly by the tenets in the Constitution. Other forces had taken over, and Pierce’s approach to governance did nothing to stop them. If anything, his administration accelerated the path to Civil War.”
The Presidential Chronicles series will eventually include biographies of every U.S. President, made available as individual E-Books as well as in groups of five in printed volumes.
The Life of Franklin Pierce chronicles the life of the nation’s 14th President. Here’s a sample, with some perspective from David
“In many ways, Franklin Pierce’s strict adherence to the Constitution was his undoing as President. He remained committed to a nation where local decisions, in states and territories, reflecting the will of the citizenry, were the hallmark of the American Republic, not subject to the dictates of the national executive. But the United States in the 1850s was fracturing at the seams over the nation’s Original Sin (slavery) that was sanctioned in the Constitution itself. Abolitionism was on the rise in the North, and secessionism was increasingly advocated in the South. Pierce had nothing but disdain for these diametrically opposed views, continuously advocating compromise and consideration for the unique characteristics of each section of the nation. …
Pierce counted on a nation of understanding brothers, not one hell-bent on “my way or the highway.” The Constitution was his ever-present guide, but it offered no workable solution to this rift which only continued to grow during his tumultuous administration. By the time Franklin Pierce had entered the White House, the nation could no longer be calmed strictly by the tenets in the Constitution. Other forces had taken over, and Pierce’s approach to governance did nothing to stop them. If anything, his administration accelerated the path to Civil War.”
The Presidential Chronicles series will eventually include biographies of every U.S. President, made available as individual E-Books as well as in groups of five in printed volumes.
195 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2021
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