Obituary Addresses for Hon. John C. Calhoun - 1850

J.C. Calhoun typically refers to John C. Calhoun, a prominent American statesman and political figure who played a significant role in the 19th century. Born on March 18, 1782, in South Carolina, John C. Calhoun served as the 7th Vice President of the United States under Presidents John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, from 1825 to 1832, and later under President Andrew Jackson from 1833 until his resignation in 1837.

Calhoun was known for his staunch defense of states' rights, advocating for the doctrine of nullification, which argued that states had the right to nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional. He was also a key proponent of the concept of "nullification" during the Nullification Crisis of the 1830s, which centered around the tariff policies of the federal government and the assertion of states' rights by South Carolina.

Throughout his career, Calhoun's political views evolved, and he became increasingly associated with pro-slavery and secessionist sentiments, particularly as tensions over the issue of slavery intensified in the years leading up to the American Civil War. Calhoun's ideas and positions on states' rights, nullification, and slavery had a lasting impact on American political thought and contributed to the deepening divisions between North and South.

John C. Calhoun remains a controversial figure in American history, remembered both for his contributions to political theory and for his role in perpetuating the conflicts that ultimately led to the Civil War.