Breckinridge, John Cabell Vice Presidents United States North America
John Cabell Breckinridge, (1821-1875), James Buchanan's vice president of the United States (1857-1861) before giving his allegiance to the Confederacy. Born near Lexington, Ky., on Jan. 15, 1821, he was educated at Centre College and Transylvania University and became a lawyer.
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See Also:
- Internet Archive: Lives of James Buchanan and John C. Breckinridge, Democratic Candidates - Glowing biographies from the 1856 campaign.
- U.S. Senate: John Cabell Breckinridge, 14th Vice President (1857-1861) - His life and political career, from the U.S. Senate Web vice presidents site.
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress: Breckinridge, John Cabell - Short biography along with political party, years of breckinridge, john cabell service in Congress and bibliography.
- Wikipedia: John C. Breckinridge - Biographical article from the online encyclopedia Wikipedia.
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