James Buchanan Quotes

A collection of quotes by James Buchanan.

James Buchanan was the 15th president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. Born on April 23, 1791, in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania, he had a successful career as a lawyer and diplomat before his presidency. Buchanan's time in office was marked by tensions between the North and South over slavery, ultimately leading to the American Civil War. His inability to effectively address these issues and his failure to prevent the secession of several Southern states has led to widespread criticism of his presidency. Buchanan left office in 1861 and passed away on June 1, 1868.