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 | | Pierce, personally charming and politically unobjectionable to Southerners since he favored the Compromise of 1850, was made the "dark horse" candidate by his friends. |
 | | Pierce's desire to smooth over the slavery quarrel and unite all factions of the Democratic party was reflected in the composition of his cabinet, for which he chose such outstanding sectional representatives as Marcy, Jefferson Davis, and Caleb Cushing. |
 | | Stuart Franklin Getty Images 05-12-2005 ROME - MAY 12: Mary Pierce of France is seen in action during her match against Maria Sharapova of Russia during the fourth day of The Telecom Italia Masters Tennis at The Foro Italico on May 12, 2005 in Rome, Italy. |
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