Though open for only a few years in the 1820s, it produced several prominent alumni, including President Franklin Pierce.

President Franklin Pierce spoke at the dedication on July 14, 1853.

After her husband's retirement, she attended the inauguration of President Franklin Pierce.

He resumed it in 1855 with help from President Franklin Pierce, a close acquaintance.

And if the 19th-century voters were all that enlightened, how do you explain President Franklin Pierce?

He and President Franklin Pierce formed a personal friendship that would last for the rest of Pierce's life.

Only President Franklin Pierce has chosen to affirm rather than swear at his inauguration.

President Franklin Pierce sent in US troops to ensure the ruling was carried out.

President Franklin Pierce's wife, Jane, met with Maggie after their 11-year-old son was killed.

President Franklin Pierce supported the bill as did the South and a fraction of northern Democrats.