Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th U.S. president and prepares to face the sectional crisis head-on.
Tag: James Buchanan
A Breakwater Between North and South
James Buchanan wraps up his term as president and reflects upon his handling of the secession crisis.
Last-Ditch Compromise Efforts
The U.S. House of Representatives finally approves a compromise measure, but for many it seems too little too late.
The Texas Secession
Texas secedes from the Union, and the Federal military commander in the state controversially turns over all property to the Texans.
We Have Had Enough Controversies About Kansas
President James Buchanan signs a bill into law making “Bleeding Kansas” the 34th state of the Union.
Make Yourself That Rallying Point
An officer is assigned to protect Washington from secessionists, and a controversial letter from Winfield Scott becomes public.