William R. King

North Carolina · born or raised1786–1853

vice president of the United States from March to April 1853 (1786–1853)

Born in Sampson County
Studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Worked in Raleigh
Held office: member of the North Carolina House of Commons

politician, lawyer, diplomat

Quotations with a citation

GENTLEMEN: Before the Senate adjourns, I desire to return my thanks for the very kind and complimentary resolution unanimously passed on Saturday last, and to assure the Senate that so long as I shall have the honor of continuing Presiding Officer, my highest ambition will be to retain the personal regard and confidence of my colleagues. In pursuance of the resolution adopted on Saturday last, I now declare the Senate adjourned sine die

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