| American Presidents: James Buchanan: A collection of facts and trivia about Buchanan's life. |
| AmericanPresident.org: James Buchanan: Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch in addition to quotations, links, and resources for teachers. From the Miller Center on Public Affairs. |
| Encarta Encyclopedia: Buchanan, James: Article provides an overview of Buchanan's life and presidency. |
| Encyclopedia Americana: James Buchanan: Features detailed biography written for older students. Includes inaugural address and quick facts. |
| James Buchanan: Short biography from the official White House site. |
| James Buchanan: Fact sheet on the 15th president. |
| James Buchanan Foundation: Introduces Wheatland, Buchanan's rural Lancaster County home. Also includes biographical sketches of the President and his niece Harriet Lane, who fulfilled the role of first lady during his administration. |
| James Buchanan's Obituary: Reproduced from page 5 of The New York Times, June 2, 1868. |
| James Buchanan: Inaugural Address: Complete text of the speech given Wednesday, March 4, 1857, along with a brief summary of the circumstances surrounding the inauguration. |
| New Book of Knowledge: James Buchanan: An encyclopedic biography written for 3-8 grade students. Includes fact file and inaugural address. |
| POTUS -- James Buchanan: Includes portrait, a short list of biographical facts, and related links. |