James Buchanan
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James Buchanan was the 15th president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861 during a period of intense national division over slavery. His presidency is historically significant because he is widely considered one of the weakest presidents, criticized for his inability to prevent the country's descent into the Civil War.
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United States Minister to the United Kingdom In office August 23, 1853 – March 15, 1856 PresidentFranklin Pierce Preceded byJoseph Reed Ingersoll Succeeded byGeorge M. Dallas United States Minister to Russia In office June 11, 1832 – August 5, 1833 PresidentAndrew Jackson Preceded byJohn Randolph Succeeded byWilliam Wilkins Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Lancaster County In office December 6, 1814 – December 2, 1816 Preceded byEmanuel Reigart, Joel Lightner, Jacob Grosh, John Graff, Henry Hambright, Robert Maxwell Succeeded byJoel Lightner, Hugh Martin, John Forrey, Henry Hambright, Jasper Slaymaker, Jacob Grosh
Personal details Born(1791-04-23)April 23, 1791 Cove Gap, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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