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he did it under James Hopkins, in Lancaster, Pa.
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After learning law, buchanan was went to the bar in Pennsylvania. During this time he also opposed the War of 1812.
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Ann Coleman, not long after she ended her engagement to Buchanan
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Buchanan initially represented the Federalist factions, but aligned with the Democratic Party of Andrew Jackson in 1828.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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2 requested appointments to the United States Supreme Court in September 1845 and June 1846, only to withdraw the requests later.
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working as Secretary of State, Jame's biggest accomplishment was his work with the Oregon Treaty. it established a west border for the United States.
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John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky nominated as vice president
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During the time leading up to the election there had been much tention in America, as the citizens debated slavery.
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congress passed it after william english struck a comprise bewteen the house and the senate
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joins unoin to be a free state
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it was ratifed by a land slide
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precipitated negotiations over reinforcement of Major Robert Anderson's forces in Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. Six more southern states seceded before end of Buchanan's administration in March.
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he was the Prince of Wales, during his tour of North America
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Buchanan did his best to stay untied , but when he sent ships to re-supply Fort Sumter in South Carolina, the southern troops opened fire. This began the Civil War.
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