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Oct 27, 2009 · James Buchanan was born on April 23, 1791, in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania, to James Buchanan Sr. (1761-1833), a merchant who had emigrated from Ireland, and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan (1767-1833).
James Buchanan Jr. (April 23, 1791 – June 1, 1868) was an American politician who served as the 15th president of the United States. He was the only president not to have married. His niece, Harriet Lane, stood in as First Lady. He was an experienced politician, and became president in 1857.
James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States (1857-1861), served immediately prior to the American Civil War. He remains the only President to be elected from Pennsylvania and to...
Apr 2, 2014 · (1791-1868) Who Was James Buchanan? James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States. Serving as president during the run-up to the Civil War, Buchanan's inability to halt the...
This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica. James Buchanan - 15th President, Sectionalism, Compromise: Having thus consolidated his position in the South, Buchanan was nominated for president in 1856 and was elected, winning 174 electoral votes to 114 for the Republican John C. Frémont and 8 for Millard ...
James Buchanan, (born April 23, 1791, near Mercersburg, Pa., U.S.—died June 1, 1868, near Lancaster), 15th president of the U.S. (1857–61). He was admitted to the bar in 1812 and soon established a successful law practice.
65. Birth - Death: April 23, 1791 to June 01, 1868. Party: Democratic. Location Born: Pennsylvania. Office: Secretary of State. Religion: Presbyterian. More Resources. JAMES BUCHANAN EVENT TIMELINE. FIRST LADY HARRIET JOHNSTON. BUCHANAN PRESIDENTIAL SITES AND ORGANIZATIONS: James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers at the Library of Congress.
