University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Pierce
The starting point of finding out everything about Franklin Pierce and his presidency. A great resource from the Miller Center of Public Affairs. Links to several essays about Pierce's presidency.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Franklin Pierce
Primary text of one Inaugural address and four State of the Union Addresses given by President Franklin Pierce.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Learned Marcy (1786 1857)
Brief biography of William Learned Marcy explains his rise to prominence and influence on 19th Century American diplomacy.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Pierce, Franklin 1804 1869
Biographical information on the political career of Franklin Pierce, Democratic Representative and a Senator from New Hampshire and 14th President of the United States.