James Buchanan

James Buchanan — page 1 — James Buchanan James Buchanan served as the fifteenth US president When he took office he had already worked in politics for more than 40 years As president Buchanan faced a troubled time in the nation's history The Northern and Southern states were arguing over slavery The country was about to come apart President Buchanan tried to keep the country together But several Southern states left the Union Soon after Buchanan left the began White House the American Civil War

James Buchanan — page 2 — The 15th President of the United States James Buchanan

James Buchanan — page 3 — Timeline 1791 On April 23 James Buchanan was born in Cove Gap Pennsylvania 1834 Buchanan began serving in the US Senate 1814 Buchanan was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 1845 Under President James K Polk Buchanan became secretary of state 6

James Buchanan — page 4 — The 15th President of the United States James Buchanan 1857 Buchanan became the fifteenth US president 1853 President Franklin Pierce appointed Buchanan minister to Great Britain 1868 On June 1 James wheatland Buchanan died at

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