James Buchanan (jul 10, 1857 – jan 5, 1861)
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James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States, was born in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania, in 1791. Serving as president during the run-up to the Civil War, Buchanan's inability to halt the southern states' drive toward secession has led most historians to consider his presidency a failureAdded to timeline:
Date:
jul 10, 1857
jan 5, 1861
~ 3 years and 5 months