Franklin Pierce Quote

I never justify, sustain, or in any way or to any extent uphold this cruel, heartless, aimless unnecessary war.


Letter to Jane Pierce (3 March 1863).


I never justify, sustain, or in any way or to any extent uphold this cruel, heartless, aimless unnecessary war.

I never justify, sustain, or in any way or to any extent uphold this cruel, heartless, aimless unnecessary war.

I never justify, sustain, or in any way or to any extent uphold this cruel, heartless, aimless unnecessary war.

I never justify, sustain, or in any way or to any extent uphold this cruel, heartless, aimless unnecessary war.