Category Archives: James Buchanan

James Buchanan: Tired Ol’ Buck

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Feather Foster

James Buchanan was nearly seventy in 1861, a time when 75 was a ripe old age. The Election of 1856 When James Buchanan (1791-1868) was elected in 1856, he was a) the last President born in the 18th century; b) … Continue reading →

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Harriet Lane’s Bracelet Story

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Feather Foster

Harriet Lane served as de facto First Lady for her bachelor Uncle, POTUS James Buchanan. Little Orphan Harriet James Buchanan was a brother among many sisters. Having received a solid education, he became a successful Pennsylvania attorney, elected to Congress … Continue reading →

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The White House Conservatory: The Lost Treasure

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Feather Foster

 Arguably the largest of all lost White House treasures, is the Conservatory. The Greenhouse Concept Some three hundred years ago, the first greenhouse was built in Colonial America. The concept had been known in Europe for some time: to provide … Continue reading →

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1861: A Year of Six Presidents

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration in 1861 set many precedents. Presidential Precedents. Abraham Lincoln was a President of many firsts: The first POTUS born west of the Appalachian Mountains (KY); the elected first from Illinois; the first elected by popular plurality in … Continue reading →

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Harriet Lane and the James Buchanan Statue

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Feather Schwartz Foster

James Buchanan has been the cellar dweller among Presidents for more than 150 years. JB: The Balance Sheet The asset side. Pennsylvania’s James Buchanan (1791-1868) came to the presidency in 1857 with a forty-plus-year resume of solid achievement: successful attorney, … Continue reading →

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James Buchanan and the Prince of Wales

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales had always been a concern to his parents, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The Prince and his Parents Prince Bertie, as his family called him, was a genial, warm-hearted and pleasure-loving fellow, and would remain … Continue reading →

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Harriet Lane Johnston: The Unknown “First Lady”

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Feather Schwartz Foster

    Harriet Lane (1830-1903) was technically a Presidential “hostess.”  Nevertheless, she was “hostess” for four full years. Harriet Lane:  A Basic Overview Harriet Lane (1830-1903) was orphaned at nine years old, and her bachelor Uncle James Buchanan, already a well-to-do … Continue reading →

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