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Daniel Leon

Daniel Leon joined the White House Historical Association as a history intern during the summer of 2022 while pursuing a master's degree in history at the University of Alabama. His research interests include the intersections of international relations, economics, and politics in nineteenth- and twentieth-century American history. He received his bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University.

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    The Households of James Buchanan

    James Buchanan is often regarded as one of the worst presidents in United States history.1 Many historians contend that Buchanan’s sympathy toward the South and reluctance to stop the first seven states from seceding led to the American Civil War, but less attention has been given to how his upbringing and earlier experiences shaped his views on slavery.2 Although Pe