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Pierce earned his living as a lawyer when was not serving in government or in the army. He served in the state legislature including two years as speaker, two terms as a US Congressman and a US senator, serving only five years, resigning due to the health of his wife and a need to make more money. He also served in Mexican War, rising to the rank of brigadier general.

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Pierce earned his living as a lawyer when he was not a government official or in the army. He was a very successful lawyer . He was great in the courtroom and had a partner who was good at detailed work.

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