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He failed to act on multiple opportunities to prevent the US Civil War.

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Which president was considered as the worst president?

The general consensus among historians is that James Buchanan was the worst.


Who was or is the worst United States president?

Historical consensus places James Buchanan as the worst ever President of the United States.


What made James Buchanan the worst president?

didn't do anything to prevent the civil war


Who was worst US Presidents?

Most historians consider James Buchanan as the worst.


Which three presidents from 1850 to 1860 are considered to be among the worst in American history?

Between 1850 and 1860, the three presidents considered to be among the worst in American history were Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan. Buchanan is often considered the worst of all.


Who did James Buchanan lose to at the presidential democratic nomination in 1852?

James Buchanan (Democrat) was the 15th President of the US, elected in 1857 - he defeated John Fremont in the general election. By the way, Mr Buchanan was the only US president who never married.


What president died in office was considered by many historians to be the worst president?

president who died in office that is considered to be the worst president


Who was the worst president in the us history?

it is hard to say who the worst president is but here is the list of the bottom enntries James Buchanan Andrew Johnson Franklin Pierce Warren G. Harding Millard Fillmore George W Bush Herbert Hoover Martin Van Buren Zachary Taylor John Tyler


Who was the worst President of the US?

The US has had several bad presidents. James Buchanan was the president before the Civil War started. Ulysses Grant allowed a lot of corruption as president. Some say William Henry Harrison who caught a cold at his inauguration and died a month after taking office.http://www.worldatlas.com/articles/who-were-the-worst-presidents-in-the-history-of-the-united-states.html


Who was the worst presindent?

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Who is considered to be the worst Vice President according to historians?

I am unaware of whether there is a consensus, but Spiro Agnew was certainly among the worst.


Who Was The Least Popular?

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