Buchanan left the Fort Sumter crisis for Lincoln to handle. He practiced the fine art of passing the buck to epic proportions.
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Worst President Rankings
Buchanan consistently ranks as the worst president in history. At least he's consistently excellent at something - being terrible.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Buchanan's Pennsylvania Mansion
Buchanan retired to his Pennsylvania mansion after his presidency. Smart move - fewer angry constituents in the countryside.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Constitutional Crisis
Buchanan created a constitutional crisis by doing nothing about secession. Passive-aggressive politics taken to destructive extremes.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Buchanan's Cabinet
Buchanan's cabinet was full of Southern sympathizers. His hiring practices made HR departments everywhere weep for the future.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Buchanan's Bachelorhood
James Buchanan was the only bachelor president. He proved that marriage might actually help your political judgment. At least someone…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Dred Scott Decision
Buchanan supported the Dred Scott decision, calling it 'the law of the land.' Sometimes the law of the land is…
📅 June 9, 2025
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