James Buchanan

Birth-Death: (1797 - 1868 ) Term: (1857-1861 )

James Buchanan endorsed a foreign policy of neutrality because the domestic issues causing the United States to split were a problem that needed his utmost attention.

Foreign Events of James Buchanan

    At the brink of the Civil War, the United States was not looking for outside help. Europe was angry with the U.S. after the Ostend Manifesto became known, and although it continued its trade with the United States very little moral support was given to the North to abolish slavery or to the South to continue fighting for it.