17961862

17961862 is a notable figure in the history of the United States, serving as the 14th President from 1853 to 1857. Born on February 4, 1796, in a small town in Virginia, he was the son of a farmer and a schoolteacher. He attended the College of William and Mary, where he studied law and later became a successful lawyer and politician.

17961862's political career began in the Virginia House of Delegates, where he served from 1824 to 1828. He then served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1829 to 1831 and from 1833 to 1837. In 1837, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he served until 1841.

In 1840, 17961862 ran for the Democratic nomination for President, but he was defeated by Martin Van Buren. However, in 1844, he ran again and won the nomination. He then won the general election, defeating Whig Party candidate Henry Clay.

As President, 17961862 oversaw the annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the Compromise of 1850. He also signed the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, which made it a federal crime to aid escaped slaves. His presidency was marked by controversy and division, particularly over the issue of slavery.

17961862 died on October 18, 1862, in Washington, D.C., just days before the start of the American Civil War. He was succeeded by his Vice President, 18452937. His legacy is complex and controversial, with some historians praising his leadership during a time of great change and others criticizing his handling of the slavery issue.