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15th presidency

James Buchanan

Party:
Democrat
Term:
Mar 4, 1857 – Mar 4, 1861
Lived:
Apr 23, 1791 – Jun 1, 1868
Vice president:
John Cabell Breckinridge

In plain language

  • This record lists James Buchanan as a President of the United States.
  • The recorded term is the 15th presidency listing, from March 4, 1857 to March 4, 1861.
  • Party affiliation is recorded as Democrat.
  • The birth date on this row is April 23, 1791. The death date on this row is June 1, 1868.
  • The vice president listed for this term is John Cabell Breckinridge.

Recorded actions (0, oldest first)

No structured actions are loaded for this presidency. Structured, keyless public data covers executive orders from 1994 onward; earlier presidencies carry the term record only.