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You have summoned me in my weakness. You must sustain me in your strength.

Franklin Pierce

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Franklin Pierce
Age: 64 †
Born: 1804
Born: November 23
Died: 1869
Died: October 8
14Th U.S. President
Lawyer
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Hillsboro
New Hampshire
F. Pierce
President Pierce
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