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James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. His presidency is often criticized for his failure to address the divisions that led to the Civil War.

Born April 23, 1791 (age 234)

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About James Buchanan

James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. Born in Pennsylvania on April 23, 1791, Buchanan studied law and practiced in Lancaster before entering politics. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and held the position of Secretary of State under President James K. Polk from 1845 to 1849. He was also U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom and Minister to Russia. Buchanan's presidency coincided with escalating sectional tensions over slavery and states' rights. His administration struggled with the question of whether slavery would be permitted in Kansas Territory, a dispute that contributed to further polarization. Buchanan left office as the nation moved toward Civil War, which began shortly after his presidency ended in March 1861. His handling of the pre-war crisis has been widely assessed as ineffective by historians.

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