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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

  • James Buchanan served March 4, 1857 to March 4, 1861.
  • Party: Democrat.
  • Vice president: John Cabell Breckinridge.

Recorded actions (0, oldest first)

No structured actions are on record for this presidency. Public executive-order records used here start in 1994. Earlier presidencies show the term only.