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Official portrait of Franklin Pierce
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Franklin Pierce

Senator for New Hampshire · Democrat

Born 1804 · Died 1869

Democrat · NH House 1833–1837 Senate 1837–1843 Presidential file →
1,412votes cast 74.9%attendance 85.6%party loyalty 5congresses served
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