President James Buchanan and Southern Secession
History professors John Quist and Michael Birkner talked about President James Buchanan’s time in office and his inability to stop southern… read more
History professors John Quist and Michael Birkner talked about President James Buchanan’s time in office and his inability to stop southern states from seceding from the Union. This talk was part of the annual conference of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. close
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