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James Buchanan Jr. ( / bjuːˈkænən / bew-KAN-ən; [3] April 23, 1791 – June 1, 1861) 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.
Oct 27, 2009 · James Buchanan (1791-1868), America’s 15th president, was in office from 1857 to 1861. During his tenure, seven Southern states seceded from the Union and the nation teetered on the brink of...
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 southern...
Presidency of James Buchanan. Cartoon from Harper's Weekly depicting President James Buchanan's justification of his actions leading up to the outbreak of the American Civil War. Buchanan, James: meeting with Japanese embassy.
1791 - 1868. James Buchanan. Next in importance to the maintenance of the Constitution and the Union is the duty of preserving the Government free from the taint or even the suspicion of corruption.
U.S. Presidents. James Buchanan: Impact and Legacy. By William Cooper. Slavery made the presidency an incredibly difficult task in the mid-19th century. The debate over it disrupted American society.
After the war, Buchanan published a book that defended his views of the Constitution and the actions he took toward the South during his presidency. He died on June 1, 1868. Related Information
