Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

James Buchanan Biography and Timeline

Follow James Buchanan through 7 dated historical records for United States of America.

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James Buchanan, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records

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1832–1857Years on this page

1832

Minister of Russia

Minister of Russia · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed Minister of Russia

Role range: 1832-1834

1845

Secretary of State

Secretary of State · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed Secretary of State

Role range: 1845-1849

1846

Buchanan Signs Oregon Agreement

Government Official · Washington DC · Government / Democratic Party Government

Secretary of State James Buchanan signed the Oregon Treaty on behalf of the United States.

1846

Juan De Fuca Navigation Preserved

Government Official · Juan de Fuca Strait · Government / Democratic Party Government

The treaty described the channel boundary through the waters south of Vancouver Island and preserved navigation rights.

1853

Minister of Great Britain

Minister of Great Britain · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed Minister of Great Britain

Role range: 1853-1856

1854

Manifesto

Government / Democratic Party Government

Helps draft the Ostend Manifesto

Role range: 1853-1856

1857

President of USA

President of USA · Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed President of the USA, 15th President

Role range: 1857-1861

Records, sources and methodology

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