John C. Calhoun

Birthday

Mar 18, 1782

I was born

Graduation From Yale

Sep 12, 1804

My hardwork paid off as I was rewarded a diploma from Yale

Attending Law School

Sep 3, 1805

I attended Tapping Reeve law school in Connecticut from 1805-1806

First Election Victory

Oct 6, 1807

I was elected to the South Carolina General Assembly and I seved to years

Marriage

Jan 8, 1811

I married Floride Bonneau Calhoun

I joined congress

Nov 4, 1811

My first day in congress

I introduced my first bill

Jun 3, 1812

The bill waged war on Great Britain

Secretary of war

Oct 8, 1817

I became the Secretary of War under President James Monroe.

announces presidential candidacy

Feb 1, 1821

Announced my candidacy for the Presidency of the United States.

Elected Vice President

Dec 23, 1824

I was elected Vice President of the United States under John Quincy Adams.

swearing in

Mar 4, 1825

I was sworn in as Vice-President.

resignation

Jul 16, 1831

I resign from the Vice Presidency.

writes letter to South Carolina people

Jul 26, 1831

I wrote a letter to the people of South Carolina.

Senate election

Dec 12, 1832

I was elected to the United States Senate by the South Carolina Legislature

anti abolition speech

Mar 9, 1836

I delivered my speech against Abolition

Henry Clay response

Mar 10, 1838

I reply to Henry Clay.

Presidential potential

Nov 23, 1841

I lead the battle against the Whigs in Congress and seek the Democratic presidential nomination

United States senate

Nov 26, 1845

I was Re-elected to the United States Senate

Calhoun's passing

Mar 31, 1850

I take my last breath in Washington.

Calhoun's legacy

May 1, 1957

I was named one of the five great Senators of all time by United States Senate members