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Calhoun, John C., 1782-1850

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1782 - 1850

Biography

John Caldwell Calhoun (March 18, 1782 – March 31, 1850) was an American statesman and political theorist from South Carolina and served as the seventh vice president of the United States from 1825 to 1832, under two presidents of different political parties. During his political career Calhoun was also a senator, congressman, Secretary of State and Secretary of War. He is remembered for strongly defending slavery and for advancing the concept of minority states' rights in politics.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 833251
Webster Mss 833251
Date(s): 1833-04-01
Abstract

In English.

David Woodcock letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 821567
Mss 821567
Date(s): 1821-10-17
Abstract

In English.

D.V. Cook letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 820157
Mss 820157
Date(s): 1820-02-07
Abstract

In English.

John Caldwell Calhoun autograph

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 841423
Mss 841423
Date(s): 1841-07-23
Abstract

In English.

John Caldwell Calhoun letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 823674.1
Mss 823674.1
Date(s): 1823-12-24
Abstract

In English.

John Caldwell Calhoun letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 828574
Mss 828574
Date(s): 1828-10-24
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 839155
Mss 839155
Date(s): 1839-02-05
Abstract

In English.

Joshua Reed Giddings letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 820424
Mss 820424
Date(s): 1820-07-24
Abstract

In English.

Levi Woodbury letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 835116
Mss 835116
Date(s): 1835-01-16
Abstract

In English.

Samuel L. Southard letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 821671
Mss 821671
Date(s): 1821-12-21
Abstract

In English.

William Smith letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 822121
Mss 822121
Date(s): 1822-01-21
Abstract

In English.

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