Herbert Hoover
David M. Holford
A biography of Herbert Hoover, thirty-first president of the United States, describing his career as mining engineer, businessman, and president during the Great Depression.
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Franklin Pierce
by Jeff C. Young (2002)
About this book
A biography of the New Hampshire politician who served as president during a period of increasing bitterness between the North and the South. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Franklin Pierce.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreFranklin Pierce Lead Character
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