Reason to celebrate -- Young man of Pennsylvania -- A life in politics -- Honors at home and abroad -- A run for the White House -- Conflicts and controversies -- Bleeding Kansas and John Brown -- A nation divided -- Taking the blame -- Glossary -- James Buchanan's life at a glance -- James Buchanan's life and times -- World events -- Understanding James Buchanan and his presidency better.
Summary
A biography of the fifteenth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.
From schoolboy to politician -- The road to the Senate -- Approaching storm -- Moving toward war -- Time line -- Glossary -- The United States government -- Choosing the president -- The White House -- Presidential perks -- Facts.
Photograph- Detail of monument to Spanish-American War veterans in Buchanan Park. Shows part of the barrel of the cannon and the cross-shaped U.S.A.-Cuba marker on the base of the monument.
Photograph- Detail of monument to Spanish-American War veterans in Buchanan Park. Shows part of the barrel of the cannon and the cross-shaped U.S.A.-Cuba marker on the base of the monument.
Description
Detail of monument to Spanish-American War veterans in Buchanan Park. Shows part of the barrel of the cannon and the cross-shaped U.S.A.-Cuba marker on the base of the monument.
Photograph- Plaque on monument to Spanish-American war in Buchanan Park. It reads "In Memoriam - U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898. This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine." On the shield are the words 'patriotism' and 'devotion'. On the back of the photo: "In fear that 'ours' had wound up in this California auction - I photographed 'ours' and it is intact!" - J. McMullin.
Photograph- Plaque on monument to Spanish-American war in Buchanan Park. It reads "In Memoriam - U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898. This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine." On the shield are the words 'patriotism' and 'devotion'. On the back of the photo: "In fear that 'ours' had wound up in this California auction - I photographed 'ours' and it is intact!" - J. McMullin.
Description
Plaque on monument to Spanish-American war in Buchanan Park. It reads "In Memoriam - U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898. This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine." On the shield are the words 'patriotism' and 'devotion'. On the back of the photo: "In fear that 'ours' had wound up in this California auction - I photographed 'ours' and it is intact!" - J. McMullin.
Photograph- Plaque in Buchanan Park in memorial of Spanish-American War veterans. It reads: "1898-1902 Erected by General Wm. S. McCaskey Camp United Spanish War Veterans, the City and County of Lancaster, in memory of Volunteers from Lancaster County in the Spanish-American War. The Powder tank donated by the U.S. Navy Department was recovered from the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. The cannon and cannon balls were donated by the U.S. War Department under authority of a special act of Congress. Dedicated July 4, 1913. This Tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine."
Photograph- Plaque in Buchanan Park in memorial of Spanish-American War veterans. It reads: "1898-1902 Erected by General Wm. S. McCaskey Camp United Spanish War Veterans, the City and County of Lancaster, in memory of Volunteers from Lancaster County in the Spanish-American War. The Powder tank donated by the U.S. Navy Department was recovered from the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. The cannon and cannon balls were donated by the U.S. War Department under authority of a special act of Congress. Dedicated July 4, 1913. This Tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine."
Description
Plaque in Buchanan Park in memorial of Spanish-American War veterans. It reads: "1898-1902 Erected by General Wm. S. McCaskey Camp United Spanish War Veterans, the City and County of Lancaster, in memory of Volunteers from Lancaster County in the Spanish-American War. The Powder tank donated by the U.S. Navy Department was recovered from the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. The cannon and cannon balls were donated by the U.S. War Department under authority of a special act of Congress. Dedicated July 4, 1913. This Tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine."
