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John Caldwell Calhoun Biography and Timeline

Follow John Caldwell Calhoun through 7 dated historical records for United States of America.

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John Caldwell Calhoun, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records

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1817–1845Years on this page

1817

Secretary of State for War and the Colonies

Secretary of State for War and the Colonies · Government / Government of USA

Appointed Secretary of State for War

Role range: 1817-1825

1824

November 1824

Vice President

Vice President of USA · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed Vice President of the USA

Role range: 1824-1825

1832

Constitution of USA

Vice President of USA · Washington · Government / Government of USA

Champions the rights of South Carolina to "nullify" legislation passed by Congress

Role range: 1825-1832

1832

Crisis

Vice President of USA · Government / Government of USA

Resigns after President Jackson threatens to send 50,000 into South Carolina

Role range: 1825-1832

1832

Resignation of John Caldwell Calhoun

Vice President of USA · Washington · Government / Government of USA

Resigns after President Jackson threatens to send 50,000 into South Carolina

Role range: 1825-1832

1844

Secretary of State

Government / Government of USA

Appointed Secretary of State

Role range: 1844-1845

1845

Election

President of USA · Government / Democratic Party Government

Elected Senator

Role range: 1845-1850

Records, sources and methodology

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