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James Buchanan

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James Buchanan
Candidate for State Senate
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Biography
James Buchanan Jr. was the 15th President of the United States (1857-1861), also serving as Secretary of State and representing Pennsylvania in Congress. He was a prominent advocate for states' rights, particularly concerning slavery, and sought to limit the federal government's role before the American Civil War.
Top Priorities
  • States' Rights
  • Limiting Federal Government Intervention
  • Territorial Expansion
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