In an idiotic scheme meant to embarrass gullible newspapers, this politician's supporter Guy Hopkins wrote a letter calling him a traitorous member of the Knights of the Golden Circle.
In an idiotic scheme meant to embarrass gullible newspapers, this politician's supporter Guy Hopkins wrote a letter calling him a traitorous member of the Knights of the Golden Circle. This man was forced to defend his patriotism after an angry mob asked why he did not raise a flag after the death of Lincoln, and he was also embarrassed when his 4th of July speech denouncing the Civil War as "fruitless" was interrupted by news of victory at Gettysburg. A political cartoon depicts this man riding a (*) goose and being outpaced by his gamecock-riding old commanding officer. As a brigadier general, he tied himself to his saddle but passed out when fighting at Churubusco, helping to earn the derogatory nickname "Fainting." His son Benjamin died in a train accident weeks after his election to the presidency. For 10 points, name this buddy of Nathaniel Hawthorne who was elected President in 1852.
In an idiotic scheme meant to embarrass gullible newspapers, this politician's supporter Guy Hopkins wrote a letter calling him a traitorous member of the Knights of the Golden Circle.
Franklin Pierce