"I never justify, sustain, or in any way or to any extent uphold this cruel, heartless, aimless unnecessary war."
— Franklin Pierce

January 1, 1970

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Presidents of the United StatesDemocratic Party (United States) politiciansMembers of the United States House of RepresentativesUnited States presidential candidates, 1852United States presidential candidates, 1856
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Letter to Jane Pierce (3 March 1863)

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Letter to Jane Pierce (3 March 1863)