South Carolina History

South Carolina History, vintage silver print glossy 8 x 10 photograph depicting the Plantation home of John C. Calhoun in Fort Hill, Clemson.

John Caldwell Calhoun (March 18, 1782 – March 31, 1850), American statesman and political theorist from South Carolina. Calhoun began his political career as a nationalist, modernizer, and proponent of a strong national government and protective tariffs. After 1830, his views shifted and he became a greater proponent of states' rights, limited government, nullification and free trade, as he saw these means as the only way to preserve the Union. He is known for his strong defense of slavery, his distrust of majoritarianism, and for leading the South toward secession from the Union.

Printed in the second half of the 20th century as part of the American Heritage Publishing Archive.

Verso bears original handwritten ID notations and credit stampings. In very good condition.

Provenance: From the American Heritage Publishing Archives.