Bloody Kansas Ends Pierce’s Presidency
Even with violence ripping the region apart, Franklin Pierce was hesitant to send federal troops.
It’s Franklin Pierce, President
Pierce was not a strong leader, and he doomed the nation to eventually settle the slavery issue with arms.
And Now, It’s Franklin Pierce!
Perhaps Millard Fillmore can take some solace in the fact that few remember his successor.
Millard Fillmore Was President? Really?
His rise to the presidency is a classic rags-to-riches tale that deserves a retelling.
Sixteen Months of American History
Did Zachary Taylor’s presidency make a difference?
‘Old Rough and Ready’ Is Ready
Both parties considering the same potential candidate does not happen in modern times, but how could it have happened in 1848?
James K. Polk and the Home Front
Polk understood that finding the ideal balance between protecting Northern interests and encouraging Southern development was crucial.
‘Old Fuss and Feathers’ Joins the Fight
General Winfield Scott’s name headlined the newspapers when he plotted a unique maneuver — an amphibious landing at Veracruz.
The Dark Horse Rides to Victory
Immediately following his inauguration in March 1845, James K. Polk set to work on fulfilling campaign promises.
James Knox Polk Rises to Prominence
The fascinating story of how a quiet planter from Tennessee, retired from politics, found himself propelled into the national spotlight once again.
A Short Presidential Primer
Greet the presidents who served during the period of the Republic of Texas.
Moving From Republic to Statehood
What created the delay in admission to the United States when everyone knew Texas should be part of the country?
Texas Tough
The Texans understood that independence might have been proclaimed, but securing it would take further action.
On to the Republic of Texas
The years between 1836 and 1845 seemed to drag on as the Texans negotiated their place in history.
The Republic of Texas
Independence had arrived via Sam Houston and his men’s swift actions.
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