A collection of facts and trivia about Buchanan's life.

Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch in addition to quotations, links, and resources for teachers. From the Miller Center on Public Affairs.

Article provides an overview of Buchanan's life and presidency.

Features detailed biography written for older students. Includes inaugural address and quick facts.

Short biography from the official White House site.

Fact sheet on the 15th president.

Introduces Wheatland, Buchanan's rural Lancaster County home. Also includes biographical sketches of the President and his niece Harriet Lane, who fulfilled the role of first lady during his administration.

Reproduced from page 5 of The New York Times, June 2, 1868.

Complete text of the speech given Wednesday, March 4, 1857, along with a brief summary of the circumstances surrounding the inauguration.

An encyclopedic biography written for 3-8 grade students. Includes fact file and inaugural address.

Includes portrait, a short list of biographical facts, and related links.