James Buchanan is the only ... on slavery in the territories.November 1856 | Buchanan was elected the 15th president.March 4, 1857 | In his inaugural speech, Buchanan said he would try to end ...

James Buchanan is the only U.S. president from the Susquehanna Valley. He was born and raised in Franklin County, and he lived in Lancaster for most of his adult life. Sign up for our Newsletters ...