Event
Ranger Talk: President Buchanan’s Reaction to the Secession Crisis
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Time:
2:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
In December 1860 Ulysses S. Grant watches in dismay as southern states secede from the Union. He writes a letter to a friend about the situation and refers to President James Buchannan as a "present granny of an executive." Obviously, Grant is less than enthusiastic about the actions of President Buchannan during the secession winter of 1860-61.
Join Park Ranger Ashton as he discusses why Grant felt this way by exploring what Buchannan was doing in these critical months leading up to the American Civil War.
The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
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Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for free reservations.
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