What jobs did Franklin Pierce hold before becoming president?

Answer 1

Franklin Pierce practiced law in his home town of Hillsborough, New Hampshire and later moved to the state capital, Concord. He served in the New Hampshire State House, was elected to the US Congress as a Jackson Democrat in 1832 and became a US Senator in 1836 . He turned down a belated offer from President Polk to serve as Attorney General of the US. He served in the army in the Mexican War (1846-48) and was a brigadier general when the war ended.

Answer 2

He had served in both houses of Congress but his wife hated to live im Washington so he retired from government and went back home to New Hampshire to concentrate on his law practice. He paid attention to state politics and made political speeches but resisted efforts to get him to run for office again.

He became a successful lawyer and especially good at working a jury .

Answer 3

He practiced law before he got into government

Answer 4

Pierce served in the New Hampshire state legislature, as a US Congressman and US Senator before he was President. He also was a brigadier general in the US Army during the Mexican War.

Answer 5

He earned his living as a lawyer. He also held several state and national legislative offices.