American Scandal Stories

Calm, Legal, and Catastrophic: James Buchanan’s Failed Presidency


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James Buchanan thought clarity would bring peace. He was wrong. In this episode, we examine how a commitment to procedure over leadership helped ignite the Civil War—and why legality without legitimacy can make conflicts worse, not better.

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American Scandal StoriesBy Dr. Nathan Pali