Traditionally, it is The Bible, though I can't find anything documenting what he used, if he used a book at all.
Like many people, he didn't believe that saying an oath while touching a book makes any difference in how that person will act in office. Pierce in fact chose to use a law book instead, showing he preferred to believe in the law and order rather than a simple religious item.
he pooped his pants
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Pierce was the first. I'm not aware that there has been a second person. Although Theodore Roosevelt didn't use a bible when taking his oath.
That phase is associated with Theodore Roosevelt who loved the opportunity that the presidency gave him to speak out on issues of the day. A pulpit is a place to preach from and bully meant excellent .
No, he never owned that kind of business.
Theodore Roosevelt, and for that matter Franklin D. Roosevelt, both died long before TV came into general use.
Theodore Roosevelt represents the development of the country. Theodore Roosevelt provided leadership as America entered the 20th Century. He was instrumental in the Panama Canal negotiations and is known as the "trust buster" for his work to end corporate monopolies. He was also a great conservationist, adding to the national forests and preserving land for public use.
I beleive its Theodore Roosevelt
to argue against US involvement in Europe
China
Theodore used moose head to paint the walls of the state dining room