James Buchanan grew up in Pennsylvania, the second of 11 children. His father came to America from Ireland and became a successful merchant. James grew up to become a successful lawyer.

The coin will show Buchanan's portrait with the inscription "JAMES BUCHANAN, IN GOD WE TRUST, 15TH PRESIDENT" and "1857-1861", the U.S. Mint said in a statement. The reverse will show a rendition of ...

Historians Jean Baker and Jim Loewen guide our exploration of James Buchanan's time in the White House, between 1857 and 1861. They discuss how Buchanan's bachelorhood affected his leadership ...

James Buchanan is the only U.S. president ... He also promised not to run for reelection.March 4, 1857-March 4, 1861 | Hopes were high that Buchanan could unify the deeply divided country and ...

The first was President James Buchanan, who was in office from 1857 to 1861. Though Biden and Buchanan both came into power during a time of national division, the former may learn a lesson from ...

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 ...

The inscriptions are “James Buchanan,” “In God We Trust,” “15th President” and “1857-1861.” The year, “E Pluribus Unum” and the mint mark remain inscribed on the coin’s edge.

James Buchanan is our only bachelor president ... In 1856, the incumbent President Pierce lost the Democratic candidacy to Buchanan. In 1857, sectional tensions were reaching a boiling point.