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John C. Calhoun

7th

7th Vice President · 1825–1832

John C. Calhoun

Democratic-RepublicanSouth Carolina

Served under President John Quincy Adams / Andrew Jackson.

Last verified: May 2026

Key Facts

Term: 1825–1832
Party: Democratic-Republican
President: John Quincy Adams / Andrew Jackson
Home State: South Carolina
Born: 1782
Died: 1850

Notable For

Served under two presidents. Resigned to become a senator. First VP to resign.

John C. Calhoun served as the 7th Vice President from 1825 to 1832, under President John Quincy Adams / Andrew Jackson.

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