15 – James Buchanan

James Buchanan (1791 - 1868) *oil on canvas *155.9 x 119.7cm *1859

Years in Office:  1857 – 1861

Vice President: John Breckinridge

Previous Job(s): U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom (1853 – 1856); U.S. Secretary of State (1845 – 1849); U.S. Senator, Pennsylvania (1834 – 1845); U.S. Minister to Russia (1832 – 1833); Member, U.S. House of Representatives – Pennsylvania’s 3rd District (1821 – 1823)

Political Party: Democratic

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