John C. Calhoun
Former Vice President of the United States
John Caldwell Calhoun was an American statesman and political theorist who served as the seventh vice president of the United States from 1825 to 1832. Born in South Carolina, he adamantly defended American slavery and sought to protect the... Wikipedia
Born: March 18, 1782, Abbeville, SC
Died: March 31, 1850 (age 68 years), Old Brick Capitol, Washington, D.C.
Party: Democratic Party
Children: James Edward Calhoun, Anna Maria Calhoun Clemson, Elizabeth Calhoun, and more
Spouse: Floride Calhoun (m. 1811–1850)
Organization founded: Bureau of Indian Affairs
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