Franklin Pierce

Post Presidency

Why was Pierce unpopular in his post-presidency days?

Many perceived that Pierce sympathized with the South, as he spoke out against northern attempts to curb slavery in the South. While he supported the North during the war, he maintained a friendly correspondence with his former secretary of war, Jefferson Davis.

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