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Buchanan

biographical name Bu·chan·an \ byü-ˈka-nən , bə- \

Definition of Buchanan

James 1791–1868 American politician and diplomat; 15th president of the U.S. (1857–61)

Buchanan

biographical name

Definition of Buchanan

James McGill 1919–2013 American economist

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