1857-1861
Born into a Presbyterian family, Buchanan attended church regularly and contributed to a variety of denominations. Though he reportedly decided to join the Presbyterian Church during his presidency, Buchanan chose not to become a communicant while in office, saying: "I must delay, for the honor of religion. If I were to unite with the Church now, they would say hypocrite from Maine to Georgia." He joined the Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, Pa., in March 1861.
Born into a Presbyterian family, Buchanan attended church regularly and contributed to a variety of denominations. Though he reportedly decided to join the Presbyterian Church during his presidency, Buchanan chose not to become a communicant while in office, saying: "I must delay, for the honor of religion. If I were to unite with the Church now, they would say hypocrite from Maine to Georgia." He joined the Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, Pa., in March 1861.
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