In the fall of 1861, former President Franklin Pierce headed to the Midwest, where he intended to visit with friends, family, and some of his fellow politicians. His trip would end up setting off ...

Franklin Pierce’s attempts at foreign policy, including an initiative to acquire Cuba by force if necessary, all failed, and the Cuban initiative caused an international uproar. Legacy: A largely ...

The Democratic Party required 48 ballots before Franklin Pierce was nominated in 1852. Pierce won the general election against his former commanding officer in the Mexican War, the Whig's Party's ...

With the news that President Joe Biden is dropping out of the presidential race, the 2024 election cycle is entering uncharted territory. While many questions remain about who will replace Biden ...

Franklin Pierce offensive linemen (from left ... Jon Manley covers high school sports for The News Tribune. A McClatchy President’s Award winner and Gonzaga University graduate, Manley has ...

Locals protesting for Burns' release turned violent before the U.S. President Franklin Pierce ordered hundreds of military troops to escort Burns to a ship waiting in the harbor. Though ...