John C. Calhoun: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As John Caldwell Calhoun
Born March 18, 1782 • AbbevilleSouth Carolina
Died March 31, 1850 (aged 68) • John C. CalhounUnited States
Title / Office United States Senate (1845-1850), United StatesUnited States Senate (1832-1843), United Statesvice president (1825-1832), United Statesvice president of the United States of America (1825-1829), United StatesHouse of Representatives (1811-1817), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic-Republican PartyWar Hawk
Role In Nullification Crisis

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