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The distinguished appointments made by President Buchanan deserve a passing notice, especially the one conferred on Mr. JOHN NUGENT, View Full Article in Timesmachine » ...

The President introduces, as the first of his topics, the prevailing money pressure, which he treats at considerable length, with some degree of truth, but without originality or comprehensiveness ...

The inaugural parade of 1857, on a March day that was surprisingly warm, celebrated President-elect James Buchanan with something new to Washington parades: floats. There was the “Goddess of ...

It’s James Buchanan’s birthday tomorrow, so it’s time to revisit a recently debated topic: why many historians consider Abraham Lincoln’s predecessor to be the worst President in U.S. history.

James Buchanan’s resume was impressive. On paper, Buchanan appeared more prepared than most for the presidency, serving as President Andrew Jackson’s Minister to Russia, as President James Polk’s ...

Life & Culture James Buchanan: worst president ever? Or deserving of a spot with our 100 Greatest Pennsylvanians? Published: Jun. 19, 2018, 9:31 p.m.

James Buchanan served as President of the United States from 1857 to 1861. The Union was torn asunder and it was now up to incoming President Abraham Lincoln to handle the worst crisis the nation ...

But you may not be aware that Lancaster County's own man in the White House, President James Buchanan, was almost impeached in 1860.

Our 8 worst presidents: Where does President Buchanan of Pennsylvania rank on the list? Published: Feb. 15, 2016, 3:36 p.m.