Franklin Pierce

Birth-Death: (1804 - 1869 ) Term: (1853-1857 )

During his Inaugural Address, President Pierce stated he would be working towards an era of peace and prosperity for the American people. He hoped to accomplish this by avoiding any possible increase of hostilities over the slavery issue.

Administration of Franklin Pierce

Vice President

William R. King (1853-57)

Secretary of State

William L. Marcy (1853-57)

Secretary of the Treasury

James Guthrie (1853-57)

Secretary of War

Jefferson Davis (1853-57)

Attorney General

Caleb Cushing (1853-57)

Postmaster General

James Campbell (1853-57)

Secretary of the Navy

James C. Dobbin (1853-57)

Secretary of the Interior

Robert McClelland (1853-57)