Today in history: The birth of the bachelor president

James Buchanan was the only president who never married

President James Buchanan
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April 23, 1791: James Buchanan was born. He was the 15th president, serving between 1857 and 1861. Buchanan was the only president who never married. He is considered to be one of the worst presidents, largely for his failure to prevent the Civil War.

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