James Buchanan - Wikipedia James Buchanan Jr ( bjuːˈkænən ⓘ bew-KAN-ən; [3] April 23, 1791 – June 1, 1868) was the 15th president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861 He also served as the secretary of state from 1845 to 1849 and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U S Congress
James Buchanan | Biography, Presidency, Facts | Britannica James Buchanan was the 15th president of the United States (1857–61) A moderate Democrat well endowed with legal knowledge and experience in government, he lacked the soundness of judgment and conciliatory personality to deal effectively with the slavery crisis and failed to avert the American Civil War (1861–65)
James Buchanan - HISTORY Buchanan, a Democrat who was morally opposed to slavery but believed it was protected by the U S Constitution, was elected to the White House in 1856
10 Facts About James Buchanan - Have Fun With History James Buchanan is unique in American history as the only president who never married His lifelong bachelorhood sparked much speculation and intrigue among historians and biographers Although he was once engaged to Ann Coleman, the relationship ended tragically when she died in 1819
James Buchanan - Miller Center Scholarly essays, speeches, photos, and other resources on James Buchanan, the 15th US president (1857-1861), including information about slavery, secession, and the coming of the Civil War
James Buchanan - White House Historical Association Tall, stiffly formal in the high stock he wore around his jowls, James Buchanan was the only president who never married Presiding over a rapidly dividing nation, Buchanan did not quite grasp the political realities of the time
James Buchanan, 15th President, Foreign Minister, Soldier James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861 During his time in office, the regional divide over slavery intensified, leading to the Secession Crisis