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11 Controversial Stories About First Families in the White House

3. The Closeted James Buchanan

A gay president today would cause derision among citizens, but in 19th century, homosexuality was simply not accepted or tolerated. Considered one of the worst presidents in America’s history, James Buchanan had more on his mind than national politics. Historical information indicates the 15th President was a closeted homosexual, who had to hide his true feelings from his family, peers, and the country. A lifelong bachelor (supposedly), Buchanan lived with a former vice president senator from Alabama for 15 years, William Rufus King. While the couple were never publicly official, people often referred to King as Buchanan’s better half.

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