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The only presidential birthplace that you need scuba gear to access, come along as we go to New Hampshire for the first and only time, and visit the birthplace of Franklin Pierce, the 14th President! Learn about Pierce's childhood and what he inherits from his parents, his rise in politics and the blind spots he has regarding slavery, along with what happened to his birth cabin...suit up!

Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!
Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2021/04/20/episode-14-franklin-pierce-and-hillsborough/

Season 2's Franklin Pierce Episode: "Franklin Pierce and Concord" on his homes!

Season 3's Franklin Pierce Episode: "Franklin Pierce's Tomb" on his gravesite! 

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