Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States.
Here are some interesting facts:
1. During his inaugural address, President Franklin Pierce did not use any hand notes. It was an impromptu address.
2. When he took office, Pierce was the youngest President of the U.S up to that time.
3. Pierce was the first President to install centralized heating systems in the official Presidential residence in the White House.
4. Once Franklin Pierce was arrested for running over a woman while driving his carriage in Washington DC but the charges were dropped later.
5. Pierce was a heavy drinker, and unsuccessfully battled alcoholism which turned his health worse. Pierce was also reported to have suffered from depression. Franklin Pierce died in 1869 in New Hampshire.