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I possess no dispensing power.

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01/07/1861

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James  Buchanan
deceased

usa, Pennsylvania

238 Quotes

Born4/23/1791

Died6/1/1868 (aged 77)

PartyDemocratic

  • President of the United States

    3/4/1857 - 3/4/1861
  • minister to the united kingdom

    6/24/1853 - 2/28/1856
  • Secretary of State

    3/6/1845 - 3/5/1849
  • member of the house of representatives

    10/17/1821 - 3/3/1831
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