This biography explores the life of James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States and the only president to come from Pennsylvania. It covers his early life, his political career, and his presidency during some of the country's most tumultuous times. Readers will gain insight into the life of this often overlooked leader and his impact on the nation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.