Document Type
Opinion
Publication Date
4-23-2015
Department 1
History
Abstract
James Buchanan’s brand needs refreshing.
Outside his hometown, his name does not much register with Americans today. When it does, the reaction is usually negative. What a comedown from the high hopes associated with Old Buck’s election to the presidency in 1856. [excerpt]
Copyright Note
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Recommended Citation
Birkner, Michael J. "Burnishing Buchanan's Brand on his Birthday." Lancaster Online (April 23, 2015).
Required Publisher's Statement
Original version is available from the publisher at: http://lancasteronline.com/opinion/columnists/burnishing-buchanan-s-brand-on-his-birthday/article_a29c0ec6-e903-11e4-9052-7337192bcb07.html