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Buchanan, James - Österreichische Nationalbibliothek public domain ded...

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Buchanan, James - Public domain portrait engraving

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Buchanan, James - Public domain portrait engraving

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Allegorical Figure of Wealth from Palazzo Giugni, Florence

Giovanni Baratta (Italy, Carrara, 1670-1747).c. 1703-1708.Marble.LACMA M.2011.81.1..Florentine sculpture flourished in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. These two marble allegories represent,... More

Thomas Jefferson to James Buchanan, September 22, 1785

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Thomas Jefferson to James Buchanan and William Hay, December 26, 1786

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Thomas Jefferson to James Buchanan and William Hay, June 13, 1786, Shi...

Shipment Containing Model of Virginia Capitol

A black and white photo of a man in a suit James Buchanan. President o...

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Mr. Buchanan's statement. Extract from Gen. Jackson's second letter .....

Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 189, Folder 4.

Portret van James Buchanan - Public domain portrait engraving

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Expansion & contraction. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A ludicrous contrast of two influential Democrats, the obese Alabama Representative Dixon Hall Lewis and gaunt "Globe" editor Francis Preston Blair. The artist comments upon the unlikely alliance established in... More

James Buchanan to Andrew Jackson, March 20, 1843

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James Buchanan to Andrew Jackson, April 10, 1844

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[James Buchanan, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

U.S. President. Possibly a copy daguerreotype. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

The patriots getting their beans, Political Cartoon

A satirical view of the scramble among newly elected President James K. Polk's 1844 campaign supporters, or "patriots," for "their beans," i.e., patronage and other official favors. Polk (upper right) sits in t... More

Polk's dream Historic map, Library of Congress

Here Clay is critical of James K. Polk's public advocacy of the 54.40 parallel as the northern boundary of American territory in Oregon. The cartoon also alludes to widespread uncertainty as to the course the ... More

Funeral obsequies of free-trade, Political Cartoon

A gloomy view of the effects of the Polk administration's Tariff of 1846. The artist echoes Whig condemnation of the measure as adverse to American trade. A funeral cortege, composed of administration supporter... More

Political game of brag. Shew of hands

The artist resorts to the familiar metaphor of a card game for the presidential stakes in his rendition of the 1848 contest. The major contenders play a game of "brag" (an early form of poker). Around the tabl... More

James Buchanan to Dolley Payne Madison, June 8, 1848. Receipt.

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[James Buchanan, bust portrait, facing right]

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[James Buchanan, bust portrait, facing right]

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Loco Foco candidates travelling, on the canel system

Several prospective Democratic presidential candidates travel along a canal in the "Salt River Barge," named after the proverbial river of political defeat. The passengers are (left to right): Lewis Cass, secre... More

The "Ostend Doctrine," practical Democrats carrying out the principle

James Buchanan, U. S. Minister to Great Britain, was one of the formulators of the "Ostend Manifesto" which stated that the U. S. should first try to buy Cuba from Spain or if that didn't work the U. S. should ... More

[Painting of James Buchanan, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]

Case: scroll motif surrounded by flowers. Hallmark: Rinhart 20b. Date based on hallmark. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.1). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). For... More

James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers: Series IV: Additions,...

The grand national fight 2 against 1 fought on the 6th of Nov. 1856 fo...

The familiar metaphor of the presidential contest as a boxing match is invoked once again. (For an earlier example see "Set to Between the Champion Old Tip and the Swell Dutchman of Kinderhook," no. 1836-12.) T... More

The morning after the election, November 1856

Election of 1856. Democrat James Buchanan sits reading the returns of the election while newspaper editors approach from the left. Behind them the defeated Republican candidate John C. Fremont rides off into th... More

Letting the last "Democratic drop", Political Cartoon

The only obvious portrait in this crudely drawn satire is that of Republican candidate John C. Fremont (right). An emaciated man (center) sits in a chair near an open window. He is apparently James Buchanan, a... More

Liberty, the fair maid of Kansas--in the hands of the "border ruffians...

A bitter indictment of the Democratic administration's responsibility for violence and bloodshed in Kansas in the wake of the 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act. (See also "Forcing Slavery Down the Throat of a Freesoiler... More

The morning after the election--November 1856

The victorious James Buchanan sits under a trellis of grape vines, holding reports of election returns on his lap. He reflects, "What a happy morning for my country and myself. Here I find returns for myself & ... More

The great Republican reform party.

Presidential campaign of 1856. John C. Fremont, Republican candidate running on a "Free-soil" platform was defeated by James Buchanan the Democratic candidate. In this cartoon, Fremont is approached by 6 "would... More

Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, Mass., to Richard Davis Webb, June ...

May announces to Webb that he is sending an extensive series of pamphlets and reports. He says that Parker Pillsbury has returned home. He describes the New England Convention in Faneuil Hall and says that "Kan... More

Shall I vote for ten cents a day?

Election of 1856. While Democrat James Buchanan, the eventual victor, speaks in the background, his opponents, Know-Nothing - Whig Millard Fillmore (center) and John C. Fremont (left) propose some sort of "stop... More

Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, Mass., to S. Alfred Steinthal, June...

May discusses the nomination of James Buchanan by the Democrats. He says that the pro-slavery Know Nothing Party nominated Millard Fillmore and that Colonel John Charles Frémont is the Republican candidate. Ma... More

Shall I vote for ten cents a day?

A campaign parody somewhat favorable to Republican candidate John C. Fremont, but suggesting a conspiracy between Fremont and Millard Fillmore to defeat Democrat James Buchanan. Buchanan's nickname "Ten Cent Ji... More

Caricature, "Buck" taking the "pot", public domain cartoon image

Election of 1856. James Buchanan, Democrat, carries off the price a pot of "Union Soup" while his opponents' spoons in hand fail to reach it. John C. Fremont trips over the rock of disunion. His Republican part... More

The buck chase of 1856 - Political cartoon, public domain image

Democratic candidate James Buchanan, as a buck deer, crosses the finish line of a racecourse ahead of competitors Millard Fillmore and John C. Fremont. Spectators cheer in the stands behind. Fillmore appears a... More

The great Presidential race of 1856

An animated comic scene ridiculing the Democratic and American party candidates. In the foreground is a somewhat rickety wooden "Democratic Platform," into which presidential candidate James Buchanan has just r... More

Forcing slavery down the throat of a freesoiler

The artist lays on the Democrats the major blame for violence perpetrated against antislavery settlers in Kansas in the wake of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Here a bearded "freesoiler" has been bound to the "Democr... More

The great American buck hunt of 1856

Another Currier satire favoring American party candidate Millard Fillmore. A "buck" (James Buchanan) runs toward the White House, visible in the distance, as the two rival candidates take aim at him with their ... More

James Buchanan / Engraved by J.C. Buttre.

James Buchanan, half-length portrait, facing right. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Medal of James Buchanan, bronze

Salathiel Ellis (1803–1879) Made in New York, New York, United States

Medal of James Buchanan, bronze, New York

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James Buchanan / daguerrotype by Brady ; engraved by J.C. Buttre.

James Buchanan, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Engraved for the U.S. Dem. Review.

Buchanan, James, President, ALS to. Jan. 31, 1857.

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Inauguration of James Buchanan, President of the United States, at the...

Forms part of Montgomery C. Meigs Papers; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms006021 First photograph of an inauguration at the Capitol, which was still under construction in 18... More

Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Boston, to Samuel Joseph May, Feb. 17, 18...

Samuel May Jr. (Writer) discusses the health of Samuel J. May (Recipient) and his upcoming visit to New England. He also talks about Recipient’s two sons who are set to visit South of Europe, commenting on thei... More

By telegraph from England. The Queen's message. The President's reply....

Trans-Atlantic telegraph.; Queen's message, the President's reply. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Colle... More

James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers: Series IV: Additions,...

Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: I...

Appointment

Isaac Toucey to James Buchanan, Monday, October 03, 1859 (Appointment...

Union / painted by T.H. Matteson ; engraved by H.S. Sadd.

Print showing original image from 1852 with Henry Clay, sitting to the left of center, John Calhoun, and Daniel Webster standing at center, except that the plate has been reworked so that Abraham Lincoln (with ... More

The political quadrille. Music by Dred Scott

A general parody on the 1860 presidential contest, highlighting the impact of the Dred Scott decision on the race. That controversial decision, handed down in 1857 by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, ruled that ne... More

James Buchanan / engraved by permission, from the original in the poss...

James Buchanan, full-length portrait, standing by table, facing left, holding book.

[Maps of Saint Elizabeths Hospital, Washington D.C.] /

Relief shown by contours on topographic map. Title devised by cataloger. Names at map center: James Buchanan, J. Thompson. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Orientations... More

Portret van James Buchanan - Public domain portrait print

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The great match at Baltimore, between the "Illinois Bantam" and the "O...

Second Democratic Convention meeting. The Illinois Bantam Stephen A. Douglas defeats James Buchanan, incumbent president, for the nomination but still faces a challenge from John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky. Th... More

Our national bird as it appeared when handed to James Buchanan, March ...

The iconic national bird, representing the Union, is strong and healthy at the beginning of Democrat James Buchanan’s administration, but by the time Republican Abraham Lincoln assumed the Presidency, it is gau... More

Strong's dime caricatures. No. 2, Little Bo-Peep and her foolish sheep

The second in a series of caricatures criticizing the secession of several Southern states from the Union during the last months of the Buchanan administration. Here the young nursery-rhyme shepherdess Bo-Peep ... More

I am glad, I am out of the scrape!

An optimistic Unionist boast, issued early in Lincoln's presidency, predicting the summary defeat of the Confederacy. Abraham Lincoln (at left) stands over the shield of the United States and a bald eagle, and ... More

[Full page of advertisements and cartoon, "A new application of the Ra...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 11, no. 270 (1861 Jan. 26), p. 160.

James Buchanan, President of The United Stated

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Daguerreotype of King Mongkut and Daughter

This item is a daguerreotype of King Rama IV, or King Mongkut, with his daughter Somdetch Chow-Fa-ying, which was sent as a ceremonial gift from King Mongkut of Siam to President James Buchanan. Ceremonial Lett... More

United States Ironclad Baron de Kalb

Gepantserde kanonneerboot op een rivier, gedeeltelijk onscherp. Het schip heeft geschutpoorten in de zijden, een toren voor scherpschutters, twee schoorstenen, dekhuizen. Manschappen zijn te zien aan dek. Schip... More

Fotoreproductie van een schilderij, voorstellende een portret van Jame...

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United States Ironclad Chickasaw

Amerikaans pantserschip Chickasaw op een rivier. Het schip bevat twee draaiende geschutkoepels, één commandotoren, een schoorsteen en vier sloepen. Het schip is gebouwd naar het ontwerp van James Buchanan Eads.... More

Presidential campaign, 1864. Candidates for President and Vice-Preside...

Print shows bust portraits of Abraham Lincoln, George B. McClellan, Andrew Johnson, and George H. Pendleton above a map of the United States, with bust portraits of the previous 15 presidents with George Washin... More

How Columbia receives McLellan's Salutation from the Chicago Platform

Columbia repudiates Democratic presidential candidate George Brinton McClellan's endorsement of the platform devised at the August 1864 Democratic convention in Chicago. The text below the picture provides the... More

Running the "machine" - Public domain dedication image

A scathing attack on the ineptness and military ineffectualness of the Lincoln administration. The cartoon derives its title from an indiscreet letter written by secretary of war Edwin McMasters Stanton to past... More

Richmond, Honorable James Buchanan of Virginia Capt of Co. A. 50th Vir...

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[James Buchanan Eads, engineer and inventor of ironclad warships, head...

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James Buchanan. Born in Pennsylvania. April 23 1791, president from 18...

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Token of James Buchanan, bronze

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Token of James Buchanan, bronze

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James Buchanan, from the Presidents of the United States series (N51) ...

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A democratic indignation meeting / after a sketch by our special artis...

Print shows the ghost of Thomas Jefferson speaking to a gathering of the ghosts of John Tyler, Lewis Cass, James K. Polk, Stephen A. Douglas, Franklin Pierce, Andrew Jackson, William L. Marcy, Samuel J. Tilden,... More

EXPOSITION DE 1900/ THEÂTRE/ DES BONSHOMMES/ GUILLAUME/ au CENTRE/ DE ...

Affiche Signature - S.Mi-H.G.: " V Guillet LITH " S.Mi-H.G.: " A Guillaume " Lettre - " EXPOSITION DE 1900/ THEÂTRE/ DES BONSHOMMES/ GUILLAUME/ au CENTRE/ DE LA/ Rue de PARIS/ (Cours la Reine)/ 20.000 MARIONETT... More

House Appropriations Committee hears Secretary of Treasury and Budget ...

A group of men in suits sitting around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Perfect comfort for Chairman of House Appropriations Committee. Washin...

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Tomb of James Buchanan in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Jas. Brady - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows James Buchanan Brady (1856-1917) also known as Diamond Jim Brady, probably at the opening event of the 1916 racing season. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

Jas. Brady, George Grantham Bain Collection

Photograph shows James Buchanan Brady (1856-1917) also known as Diamond Jim Brady, probably at the opening event of the 1916 racing season. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014) Title from data provided by the... More

Feature 050: 310 North Delaware Street (in 2011)

Classification: Contributing. Historic Name: Buchanan/Bush House. Architectural Style: Spanish Colonial Revival. Construction Date: 1926. Period 3 of Harry S Truman’s Life: Developing Political Skills and ... More

Jas. P. Buchanan, Texas - Public domain photograph, glass negative

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Jas. P. Buchanan, Texas - Public domain photograph, glass negative

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Feature 050: 310 North Delaware Street (in 2011)

Classification: Contributing. Historic Name: Buchanan/Bush House. Architectural Style: Spanish Colonial Revival. Construction Date: 1926. Period 3 of Harry S Truman’s Life: Developing Political Skills and ... More

James Buchanan Memorial, Washington, D.C.

A black and white photo of a statue of abraham lincoln, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about... More

[James Buchanan Memorial, Washington, D.C.]

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Birthplace of President James Buchanan, Chambersburg, Pa.

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[James Buchanan Memorial, Washington, D.C.]

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James Buchanan Memorial, Washington, D.C.

A group of people standing in front of a statue, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Ha... More

Jesse James House, Twelfth Street & Mitchell Avenue, Saint Joseph, Buc...

Significance: The outlaw Jesse James was killed in this house in 1882. At the time he was living here with his wife and two children. Survey number: HABS MO-1846 Building/structure dates: 1939 Building/stru... More

Cascade fountain at Meridian Hill Park, Washington, D.C.

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Nearby is one of the city's least-known or visited pres... More

James Buchanan medal (silver), front

James Buchanan medal (silver), front ; Feb 1990

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Launching and Recovery Equipment 3rd Class (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

James Buchanan medal (silver), reverse

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James Buchanan medal (silver, front

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Chief Hospital Corpsman James Buchanan, assigned to Naval Mobil Constr...

FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (Dec. 01, 2007) Chief Hospital Corpsman James Buchanan, assigned to Naval Mobil Construction Battalion (NMCB) 17, tests drinking water in one of the six "water bulls" which contain ... More

Seaman James Buchanan directs an SH-60B .

PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 25, 2008) Seaman James Buchanan directs an SH-60B from Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 26 aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is deployed as par... More

Seaman James Buchanan checks chocks and chains during flight quarters.

PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 25, 2008) Seaman James Buchanan checks chocks and chains during flight quarters aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Iwo Ji... More