5 Things Everyone Should Know about James Buchanan
  • His nickname was "OldBuck."
  • He was the only President never to marry. His niece carried out the duties of First Lady.
  • His Vice-president, John C. Breckinridge, was the youngest ever Vice-president when elected. He was 35.
  • He is (so far) the only President from Pennsylvania.
  • Three states were admitted to the Union while he was in office: Kansas, Minnesota, and Oregon.
James Buchanan Biography

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