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'''John C. Calhoun''' (1782-1850) was an American statesman and political theorist who first proclaimed the idea of minority rights; he had a significant impact on conservative political thought and is still studied. He held every major post except president, serving in the House, Senate and vice presidency, as well as secretary of war and state. A powerful intellect, Calhoun eloquently spoke out on every issue of his day, from 1812 to 1850, but is best known for his intense and original defense of slavery as a positive good and for pointing the South toward secession from the Union.  He was the chief spokesman for the white South, portraying it as a minority that was threatened by the North.  

'''John C. Calhoun''' (1782-1850) was an American statesman and political theorist who first proclaimed the idea of minority rights; he had a significant impact on conservative political thought and is still studied. He held every major post except President, serving in the [[House of Representatives|House]], [[U.S. Senate|Senate]] and [[Vice Presidency]], as well as [[Secretary of War]] and [[Secretary of State]]. A powerful intellect, Calhoun eloquently spoke out on every issue of his day, from 1812 to 1850, but is best known for his intense and original defense of [[slavery]] as a positive good and for pointing the South toward secession from the Union.  He was the chief spokesman for the white South, portraying it as a minority that was threatened by the North.  

Calhoun was the seventh Vice President of the [[United States]] under [[John Quincy Adams]] and [[Andrew Jackson]].  He previously served as [[James Monroe]]'s Secretary of War.  He resigned from office to fill a [[South Carolina]] [[Senate]] seat.  He was the first Vice President to resign from office.  His last words were "The South, the poor south."  <ref> [[Fandex]], Workman Publishing.  </ref>

Calhoun was the seventh Vice President of the [[United States]] under [[John Quincy Adams]] and [[Andrew Jackson]].  He previously served as [[James Monroe]]'s Secretary of War.  He resigned from office to fill a [[South Carolina]] [[Senate]] seat.  He was the first Vice President to resign from office.  His last words were "The South, the poor south."  <ref> [[Fandex]], Workman Publishing.  </ref>

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