Sharing White House History about James Buchanan
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James Buchanan
- Artist
- William Merritt Chase
- Date of Work
- 1902
- Medium
- oil paint
- Type
- Portrait
- Credit
- White House Collection/White House Historical Association
James Buchanan
This oil on canvas painting of President James Buchanan was done by William Merritt Chase after an earlier engraving by another artist. Prior to his presidency, Buchanan had served in the House of Representatives and the Senate, was Secretary of State under Presidents Polk and Taylor and served as an ambassador. He was president from March 4, 1857 until March 4, 1861.
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