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James Buchanan, American lawyer and politician, 15th President of the United States (born 1791)

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James Buchanan

President of the United States from 1857 to 1861

James Buchanan Jr. was the 15th president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. He also served as the secretary of state from 1845 to 1849 and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U.S. Congress. Buchanan was an advocate for states' rights, particularly…
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President of the United States

Head of state and government of the United States

The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.
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