Former U.S. President Franklin Pierce dies 150 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1869)

1860s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'American President #14: Franklin Pierce (1853-1857)'

(Friday, October 8, 1869, 4:35 a.m. local time) — Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States (1853–1857) died today from inflammation of the stomach at the age of 64 at his residence in Concord, New Hampshire.