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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 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.  

'''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. 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]] [[United States Senate|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 under [[John Quincy Adams]] and [[Andrew Jackson]].  He resigned to fill a [[South Carolina]] [[United States Senate|Senate]] seat.  He was the first Vice President to resign from office.   

Along with two other powerful senators, [[Kentucky]] senator [[Henry Clay]] and [[Massachusetts]] senator [[Daniel Webster]], Calhoun was a part of the "Great Triumvirate".   

Along with two other powerful senators, [[Kentucky]] senator [[Henry Clay]] and [[Massachusetts]] senator [[Daniel Webster]], Calhoun was a part of the "Great Triumvirate".