Calhoun sought the presidency in 1824, but settled for second place under [[John Quincy Adams]], and played a minor role as vice president. In 1828 he supported [[Andrew Jackson]], and was again elected vice president. The broke in 1831. | Calhoun sought the presidency in 1824, but settled for second place under [[John Quincy Adams]], and played a minor role as vice president. In 1828 he supported [[Andrew Jackson]], and was again elected vice president. The broke in 1831. |