James Buchanan
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James Buchanan | |
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In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1861 |
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Vice President(s) | John C. Breckinridge |
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Preceded by | Franklin Pierce |
Succeeded by | Abraham Lincoln |
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Born | April 23, 1791 Cove Gap, Pennsylvania |
Died | June 1, 1868 Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Democrat |
Spouse | Never Married |
Religion | Presbyterianism |
James Buchanan (April 23, 1791 - June 1, 1868) was the 15th President of the United States. He is most famous as being the only bachelor President (he never married). His niece Harriet Lane, stood in as First Lady.
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