Biography:A statesman and political theorist from South Carolina.
Best known for his intense and original defense of slavery as something positive, his distrust of majoritarianism and for pointing the South toward secession from the Union in 1860–1861.
Born:March 18, 1782 Birthplace:Abbeville, South Carolina, USA Star Sign:Pisces
1811-01-08 US Vice President John C. Calhoun (28) weds Floride Bonneau (19)
Historical Events
1828-12-19 Report by US Vice President John C. Calhoun defending the rights of states to nullify federal laws is presented to the South Carolina legislature but it takes no action
1832-12-28 John C. Calhoun becomes 1st VP to resign (differences with President Jackson)
Chester A. Arthur
Dick Cheney
George Clinton
Gerald Ford
Harry Truman
Hubert Humphrey