By Vania Raebel | October 4, 2019
James Buchanan – IQ 139.6
Despite having an IQ of 139.6, James Buchanan seems to have lacked the providence and understanding crucial to stamping out slavery. The 15th president of the United States delighted the Southerners through his support of Dred Scott, but angered the Northerners, arousing hostility even from members of his own party.
Buchanan is known for basically ushering in the Civil War and then handing over a country in crisis to his successor, Abraham Lincoln. Perhaps he also lacked intellect as Buchanan was the only lifelong bachelor to serve as the most powerful leader of the nation. Unlucky both in love and politics…
