Episode #133: Franklin Pierce #3: Back to New Hampshire (1842-1847)

Franklin Pierce #3: Back to New Hampshire (1842-1847); Topics covered include: Out of politic, State Temperance Society, success as lawyer, death of Frank Pierce, named head of the Democratic Party of New Hampshire, election of 1844, conflict with John Hale, views on slavery, declines offer to become Attorney General of the U.S., Mexican War, volunteers, and promoted to Brigadier General

Key people: Jane Pierce, Asa Fowler, Sylvester Dana, Frank Pierce, James Polk, John Hale, Zachary Taylor, and Winfield Scott

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