James Buchanan - Rapid City, SD
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Visitors to Rapid City are greeted by the City of Presidents, a series of life-size bronze statues of our nation’s past presidents along the city’s sidewalks.
The project began in 2000 to honor the legacy of the American presidency.
Waymark Code: WMFACB
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2012
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James Buchanan, Fifteenth President of the United States - 1857-1861
At the beginning of his term was the Dred Scott court case which stated that slaves were considered property. Despite being against slavery himself, Buchanan felt that this case proved the constitutionality of slavery.
The North and West were hit hard by an economic depression called “The Great Panic of 1857” but Buchanan took no action to help alleviate the depression. By the time of re-election, Buchanan had decided not to run again. He knew that he had lost support, and he was unable to stop the problems that would lead to secession.
Buchanan is portrayed with hands held behind his back symbolizing timidity in the face of crisis.
Location: Corner of Main Street and 9th
Sculptor: James Michael Maher
Visit Instructions:
You must have visited the site in person, not online.