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Born April 23, 1791 • Pennsylvania
Died June 1, 1868 (aged 77) • near Lancaster • Pennsylvania
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1857-1861), United States • United States Senate (1834-1845), United States • House of Representatives (1821-1831), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party • Federalist Party
Role In American Civil War • Battle of Fort Sumter • Ostend Manifesto

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