1. #15 – James Buchanan

2. #15 - James Buchanan Born: April 23, 1791Born: April 23, 1791 Birthplace: Cove Gap, PennsylvaniaBirthplace: Cove Gap, Pennsylvania Political Party: DemocratPolitical Party: Democrat Term: 1857-61Term: 1857-61 Vice President: John C. BreckinridgeVice President: John C. Breckinridge Died: June 1, 1868Died: June 1, 1868

3. #15 - James Buchanan Attended an Academy at a young age.Attended an Academy at a young age. 1809: At 18 he graduated from Dickinson College.1809: At 18 he graduated from Dickinson College. Studied law. Began his law practice in 1813. (lawyer)Studied law. Began his law practice in 1813. (lawyer) 1812: Volunteered in the War of 1812. He helped defend Baltimore from the English invasion.1812: Volunteered in the War of 1812. He helped defend Baltimore from the English invasion.

4. #15 - James Buchanan 1814-16: Elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.1814-16: Elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1819: engaged to Ann Coleman, however, they had a misunderstanding. She then later died that year and he never remarried again.1819: engaged to Ann Coleman, however, they had a misunderstanding. She then later died that year and he never remarried again. 1821-31: Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.1821-31: Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

5. #15 - James Buchanan 1832-34: Appointed minister to Russia by Andrew Jackson.1832-34: Appointed minister to Russia by Andrew Jackson. 1834-45: U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania.1834-45: U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania. 1845-49: Appointed Secretary of State under President Polk.1845-49: Appointed Secretary of State under President Polk. 1852: Tried to run for President but Franklin Pierce won.1852: Tried to run for President but Franklin Pierce won. 1853-56: Appointed minister to Great Britain by Franklin Pierce.1853-56: Appointed minister to Great Britain by Franklin Pierce.

6. #15 - James Buchanan 1857-61: Elected 15 th President of the United States.1857-61: Elected 15 th President of the United States. 1857: Dred Scott Decision – Congress had no power over slavery. Slaves are seen as property.1857: Dred Scott Decision – Congress had no power over slavery. Slaves are seen as property.

7. #15 - James Buchanan 1859: John Brown’s Raid at Harpers Ferry. John Brown was executed – seen as a martyr for slavery.1859: John Brown’s Raid at Harpers Ferry. John Brown was executed – seen as a martyr for slavery.

8. #15 - James Buchanan He tried to run for re-election. However, Democrats split (North and South) and the Republican party wins the election.He tried to run for re-election. However, Democrats split (North and South) and the Republican party wins the election. 1861: Lincoln elected. Civil War begins.1861: Lincoln elected. Civil War begins. June 1, 1868: Dies in Wheatland, PA.June 1, 1868: Dies in Wheatland, PA.

9. #15 - James Buchanan Interesting Facts:Interesting Facts: 1857: Dred Scott Decision1857: Dred Scott Decision 1858: Atlantic cable completed.1858: Atlantic cable completed. 1859: John Brown’s raid at harpers Ferry.1859: John Brown’s raid at harpers Ferry. 1860: South Carolina secedes.1860: South Carolina secedes. Inventions:Inventions: 1860: repeating rifle (Winchester – U.S.)1860: repeating rifle (Winchester – U.S.) 1861: machine gun (Gatling Gun) – Gatling – U.S.1861: machine gun (Gatling Gun) – Gatling – U.S.

10. #15 - James Buchanan States admitted:States admitted: 1858: Minnesota1858: Minnesota 1859: Oregon1859: Oregon 1861: Kansas1861: Kansas