Buchanan
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Bu·chan·an
| \ byü-ˈka-nən
, bə- \
, bə- \
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James 1791–1868 American politician and diplomat; 15th president of the U.S. (1857–61)
Buchanan
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James McGill 1919–2013 American economist
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“Buchanan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Buchanan. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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