Curated OER
Public-Choice Economics
Review the principles of public choice economics using this resource. Learners read background information on the theory and theorists. Then they answer five writing prompts in which they are asked to propose a course of action and...
Curated OER
James Buchanan Coloring Page
In this James Buchanan worksheet, students color and decorate a picture of the fifteenth President of the United States, James Buchanan.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Other
Utah Lighthouse Ministry: Bancroft's History of Utah: The Utah War
A chapter from Bancroft's history of Utah, published in 1899, on the Utah War from 1857-1858.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1856
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1856 won by Democratic nominee, James Buchanan.
Library of Congress
Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear"
An online exhibit of historically pertinent items dealing with the inauguration of a number of US Presidents.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: James Buchanan
Website provides primary source material on James Buchanan, 15th president, including his Inaugural speech of 1857 and four State of the Union Addresses.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: James Buchanan
James Buchanan had an extraordinary political career before the presidency, serving as a state representative, a congressman, and as ambassador to Russia. This video highlights his career.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 15. James Buchanan
A brief biography of President James Buchanan highlighting his professional life. Find details on his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics as well as events going on during his administration.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: First State to Secede
Web page on President James Buchanan and the first state to secede leading to Civil War. Site includes textual information, video [3:28], and links to related information.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Buchanan (1791 1868)
Biographical summary of the life and political career of James Buchanan, who served as secretary of state under President James Polk for 4 years before becoming president of the United States in 1856.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Lewis Cass (1782 1866)
Short biogrpahy of Lewis Cass, appointed Secretary of State by James Buchanan, explains his rise to prominence and influence on American diplomacy during the 1800s.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Jeremiah Sullivan Black (1810 1883)
Brief biography of Jeremiah Sullivan Black, who rose to prominence in 1800 and served as attorney general as well as a short stint as secretary of state under James Buchanan.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: James Buchanan
Some biographical information on the 15th president of the United States. A portrait is provided.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Utah War
This resource provides information about the Utah War.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: James Buchanan
A brief summary of James Buchanan's presidential term.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: James Buchanan
This easy-to-navigate site has President James Buchanan's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
Other
Potus: James Buchanan
Comprehensive facts about James Buchanan and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Buchanan, James, 1791 1868
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, gives brief biographical information on James Buchanan. Includes a bibliography.
Digital History
Digital History: The Election of 1856
A brief account of the election of 1856, the first in which the new Republican Party put forth a presidential candidate. See how the election split down regional lines.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: James Buchanan
Read a transcript of the speech given by James Buchanan at his inauguration on March 4, 1857.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: James Buchanan
Brief biographical sketch of America's fifteenth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.