James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States and the only President ever to come from the state of Pennsylvania. His presidency was characterized by the events precipitating the Civil War, including the secession of Southern states.
Timeline
- 1834-1845: Senator of Pennsylvania
- 1845-1849: 17th U.S. Secretary of State
- 1857-1861: 15th U.S. President
Legacy and Criticism
Buchanan, a supporter of slavery, deemed it illegal to declare war on the seceding Southern states (despite the fact that he also saw secession as illegal), and is therefore criticized by many historians for his inability to prevent the impending Civil War.
James Buchanan Timeline
April 23, 1791 Born in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
1809: Buchanan graduated from Dickinson College
1814–1820: Served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
1821: Elected to the 17th Congresses
1832-1834: Served as minister to Russia
1834-1845: Elected to the U.S. Senate
1845-1849: Served as Secretary of State
1853- 1865: President of the Board of Trustees of Franklin and Marshall College
1853-1856: Minister to the Court of St. James (Britain)
March 4, 1857: Inaugural Address
1857–1861: Presidency
June 1st, 1868: Died in Lancaster Pennsylvania
James Buchanan Merchandise
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