Pierce was admitted to the bar in 1827 and practiced law until he became President in 1953. He took off two years to fight in the Mexican War. He also served 9 years in Congress, but he could do some legal work during that period,
Pierce was a quite successful lawyer.
Pierce made his living as lawyer when he was not government or in the army.
No-- Franklin Pierce was not poor. His father did not start out with much, but he worked hard and prospered. Franklin was given a good education and became a very successful lawyer and gentleman farmer.
Franklin Pierce's real name was Franklin Pierce.
Pierce taught school for a few weeks without pay during a school vacation while a senior in college. His first regular job was as a lawyer.
Franklin Pierce was a lawyer. He had three sons, all of whom died before they were teenagers.
Franklin Pierce's real name was Franklin Pierce.
Benjamin Pierce was Franklin Pierce's dad.
He spent about three years studying under lawyers after graduating from college before he was admitted to the bar.
He was a very good trial lawyer. He had an excellent memory and could relate to jury members.
Pierce died in 1869 -- long before there were any movies.
Pierce served one complete four-year term.