Historedia
Person

John C. Calhoun

Events
5
Episodes
12
Years
1817–1832

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John C. Calhoun, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. President James Madison vetoes the Bonus Bill

    1817

    Role: Legislator

    1. March 3, 1817 · Final day of Madison's administrationVeto of the Bonus Bill

      Madison vetoed the Bonus Bill on his last day in office, citing lack of constitutional authority for internal improvements funding.

  2. US War Department creates the Bureau of Indian Affairs

    1824

    Role: Secretary of War

    1. 1824 · Indian Office within the War DepartmentReorganization of the Office

      In 1824, the office was reorganized, making William Clark's position as superintendent subservient to the new chief clerk of the Indian Office.

    2. 11 March 1824 · War DepartmentCreation of the Bureau

      Secretary of War John C. Calhoun established the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a division within the War Department on March 11, 1824, without congressional authorization.

  3. Organization of the Democratic Party in the United States

    1826–1828

    Role: Vice Presidential Candidate

    1. June 1826 · Political AlignmentCalhoun's Alignment

      John C. Calhoun gave his support to Jackson for the 1828 election in June 1826, solidifying the Jacksonian coalition's leadership.

    2. 1827 · CongressCongressional Organization

      Jacksonians bolstered their numbers in Congress, with Andrew Stevenson becoming Speaker in 1827, signaling the party's organizational growth before the 1828 election.

    3. January 8, 1828 (conventional marker) · Campaign launchCampaign Launch and Party Birth

      Jackson's campaign launch on January 8, 1828, is most often cited as the Democratic Party's birth, though historians debate the founding date.

  4. Andrew Jackson defeats John Quincy Adams in the 1828 US presidential election

    1828–1829

    Role: Supporter

    1. 1828 · United StatesTariff of 1828 Impact

      The Tariff of 1828, called the "Tariff of Abominations," eroded Adams's Southern support and aided Jackson's campaign.

    2. October 31 - December 2, 1828 · United StatesVoting Period

      Presidential elections were held from October 31 to December 2, 1828, with Jackson winning a landslide victory.

    3. March 4, 1829 · Washington, D.C.Inauguration Refusal

      Adams refused to attend Jackson's inauguration on March 4, 1829, embittered by his defeat.

  5. Nullification Crisis: Ordinance, Jackson's response, Calhoun's resignation

    1832

    Role: Vice President of the United States

    1. November 24, 1832 · Columbia, South CarolinaOrdinance of Nullification

      South Carolina's state convention declared the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832 null and void, setting a deadline for enforcement.

    2. late December 1832 · Washington, D.C.Calhoun's Resignation

      John C. Calhoun resigned as Vice President to become a Senator, allowing him to defend nullification in Senate debates.

    3. December 10, 1832 · Washington, D.C.Jackson's Proclamation

      President Jackson issued a proclamation threatening military force to enforce the tariffs in South Carolina.

Sources

  1. Bonus Bill of 1817 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-24
  2. Bureau of Indian Affairs Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
  3. 1828 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  4. John C. Calhoun Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17