In which year did Franklin Pierce resign from the Senate?
1839
1840
1841
1842
Answer
Franklin Pierce resigned from the United States Senate in 1842. Prior to his resignation, he had served in the Senate since 1837, representing the state of New Hampshire. After leaving the Senate, Pierce returned to his private law practice and later became New Hampshire's U.S. Attorney.
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