First State of the Union Address

Franklin Pierce (1804–1869) was the 14th President of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857. As an author, he is not predominantly known for literary works but rather for his political communications, such as his 'First State of the Union Address,' delivered in 1853. This address, as with other state papers, functioned as a platform to manifest Pierce's stance on domestic and foreign polici...