Author: Calhoun, John C.
Alternate names: John Caldwell Calhoun; John Calhoun
Born: 18 Mar 1782
Died: 31 Mar 1850
Bio: John Caldwell Calhoun ( March 18, 1782 – March 31, 1850) was an American statesman and political theorist who served as the seventh vice president of the United States from 1825 to 1832. Born in South Carolina, he adamantly defended American slavery and sought to protect the interests of white Southerners.