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This page is about the president of the United States. For other people with the same name, see James Buchanan (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids James Buchanan | |
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Portrait by Mathew Brady, c. 1850–1868 | |
| 15th President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – March 4, 1861 | |
| Vice President | John C. Breckinridge |
| Preceded by | Franklin Pierce |
| Succeeded by | Abraham Lincoln |
| 20th United States Minister to the United Kingdom | |
| In office August 23, 1853 – March 15, 1856 | |
| President | Franklin Pierce |
| Preceded by | Joseph Reed Ingersoll |
| Succeeded by | George M.
Dallas |
| 17th United States Secretary of State | |
| In office March 10, 1845 – March 7, 1849 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | John C.
Calhoun |
| Succeeded by | John M. Clayton |
| United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
| In office December 6, 1834 – March 5, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | William Wilkins |
| Succeeded by | Simon Cameron |
| 5th United States Minister to
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