Calhoun, John C., 1782-1850
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
Webster Mss 833251
Collection
Identifier: Mss 833251
Date(s):
1833-04-01
Abstract
In English.
David Woodcock letter
Mss 821567
Collection
Identifier: Mss 821567
Date(s):
1821-10-17
Abstract
In English.
D.V. Cook letter
Mss 820157
Collection
Identifier: Mss 820157
Date(s):
1820-02-07
Abstract
In English.
John Caldwell Calhoun autograph
Mss 841423
Collection
Identifier: Mss 841423
Date(s):
1841-07-23
Abstract
In English.
John Caldwell Calhoun letter
Mss 828574
Collection
Identifier: Mss 828574
Date(s):
1828-10-24
Abstract
In English.
John Caldwell Calhoun letter
Mss 823674.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 823674.1
Date(s):
1823-12-24
Abstract
In English.
John Wingate Weeks letter
Mss 839155
Collection
Identifier: Mss 839155
Date(s):
1839-02-05
Abstract
In English.
Joshua Reed Giddings letter
Mss 820424
Collection
Identifier: Mss 820424
Date(s):
1820-07-24
Abstract
In English.
Levi Woodbury letter
Mss 835116
Collection
Identifier: Mss 835116
Date(s):
1835-01-16
Abstract
In English.
Samuel L. Southard letter
Mss 821671
Collection
Identifier: Mss 821671
Date(s):
1821-12-21
Abstract
In English.