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James Buchanan

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President of the United States from 1857 to 1861

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James Buchanan Jr. ( bew-KAN-ən; April 23, 1791 – June 1, 1868) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He served as the 15th president of the United States from 1857 to 1861, as the secretary of State from 1845 to 1849, and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U.S. Congress. He was an advocate for states' rights, particularly regarding slavery, and minimized the role of the federal government preceding the Civil War. Wikipedia
James Buchanan Jr. ( bew-KAN-ən; April 23, 1791 – June 1, 1868) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He served as the 15th president of the United States from 1857 to 1861, as the secretary of State from 1845 to 1849, and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U.S. Congress. He was an advocate for states' rights, particularly...
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- Born: April 23, 1791, Cove Gap, Pennsylvania, United States
- Died: June 1, 1868, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
- Height: 6'0" (1.83m)
- De Facto First Lady: Harriet Lane
- Parents: Elizabeth Speer, James Buchanan, Sr.
- Party Affiliation: Democratic Party (United States), Democratic-Republican Party, Federalist Party
- Term of office: 1857-1861
- Served by Vice President: John C. Breckinridge
- Preceded by: Franklin Pierce
- Succeeded by: Abraham Lincoln
- Notable for: Utah War, Admitted Minnesota, Oregon and Kansas to the Union
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