Offers a selection of quotes, a list of little-known facts and a career profile. Includes a list of his cabinet members.
Read the text of Buchanan's 1857 inaugural address.
Read a personal and professional profile of America's 15th president. Includes a copy of his inaugural address and a selected bibliography.
Read a copy of the 15th American president's inaugural speech, which includes references to issues that would later lead to the Civil War.
Encyclopedia entry covers the Democrat's stint as ambassador to Russia, his service in the US Senate and his presidency.
New York Times obituary presents an overview of Buchanan's presidential achievements and details of his final days.
Researchers will find a catalog and an order form for Buchanan documents available on microfilm from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Fact sheet on America's 15th president presents information about his family life, his political career and his educational background.
Presents a list of Buchanan's cabinet appointments and an analysis of his policy achievements. Includes a timeline of important events.
Timeline of Buchanan's presidency also offers details about his pro-South tendencies on the eve of the Civil War.
Features a profile of his administration, and includes a selection of little-known facts, a color portrait and a copy of his inaugural speech.