Short biography from the official White House site.

A collection of facts and trivia about Buchanan's life.

Reproduced from page 5 of The New York Times, June 2, 1868.

Complete text of the speech given Wednesday, March 4, 1857, along with a brief summary of the circumstances surrounding the inauguration.

Fact sheet on the 15th president.

Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch in addition to quotations, links, and resources for teachers. From the Miller Center on Public Affairs.

Includes portrait, a short list of biographical facts, and related links.

Introduces Wheatland, Buchanan's rural Lancaster County home. Also includes biographical sketches of the President and his niece Harriet Lane, who fulfilled the role of first lady during his administration.

Features detailed biography written for older students. Includes inaugural address and quick facts.

An encyclopedic biography written for 3-8 grade students. Includes fact file and inaugural address.