Date of Award
Spring 5-2-2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
History
First Advisor
Daniel Hurewitz
Second Advisor
Jonathan Rosenberg
Academic Program Adviser
Jonathan Rosenberg
Abstract
James Buchanan was the only lifelong bachelor to be elected President of the United States. While not seen as disqualifying in and of itself, his single status was often commented upon. Analysis of the campaign literature reveals competing ideals of manhood in the lead up to the Civil War.
Recommended Citation
Lockwood, Ryan, "James Buchanan and Ideals of Manhood in the Election of 1856" (2019). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/473
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