JAMES+BUCHANAN

=JAME **S BUCHANAN written by Katelyn D. ** =

INTRODUCTION-
Can you name the fifteenth American president ? The fifthtenth American president was James Buchanan. Although he was not one of the more exciting presidents' he lead our nation through a hard time when the south was trying to secede.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION-
James Buchanan lead a simple childhood. Buchanan was in April the twenty-third of 1791. He died at the age of 77 on June first 1868. He was born in Pennsylvania. People speculate on the exact location but most historical books say Mercersburg.He was raised by his father (James Buchanan) and mother (Elizbeth Speer). He Had ten sibilings never married or had children but raised his niece (Harriet Lane) who was considered the first lady. Buchanan was not very athletic. So when it came to hobbies he he read books and played cards.

EDUCATION-
James Buchanan was a well-educated man. He attended school in his hometown. Which was Mercersburg Pennsylvania. Before he attended school he was privately tottered. Then attended Oldstone Academy for elementary and secondary schooling. He attended Dickson College in 1806. After graduating he attended law school at Lanschaster. Buchanan education defiantly helped him be a successful president.

SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN OFFICE-
While James Buchanan was in office he had several contributions. He had signed a bill making Kanas a non-slave state. This was important because Kanas was a southern state and had been for slavery. while in office he endorsed the Dred scott decision. This meaning he agreed with the problems in slavery. Although james was a brilliant president he never won any awards. He was ridiculed by the north and south due to slavery. Overall james was a successful president with even better contributions.

**INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE PRESIDENT-**
Buchanan lead a very interesting life. Buchanan was the only president who never married. Another fun fact was that when attending Dickson College for rowdy behavior, he was later let back in. Although Buchanan wasn't the most liked president no myths were made on him. People were likely too busy insulting on slavery. Buchanan once said ''what's right and what's practicable are two different things." Meaning that you can do something thats not right. Although Buchanan wasn't the most exciting president he did lead a interesting life.

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