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What happened in James Buchanan's final years?
Buchanan spent most of his remaining years defending himself from public blame for the Civil War, which was even referred to by some as "Buchanan's War.
How did he go about defending himself?
He soon began writing his fullest public defense, in the form of his memoir Mr.
Buchanan's Administration on the Eve of Rebellion, which was published in 1866.
How was this received?
CANNOTANSWER.
When did he pass away?
He died on June 1, 1868, from respiratory failure at the age of 77 at his home at Wheatland.
Where was he buried?
Woodward Hill Cemetery in Lancaster.
Was there anything notable that happened after his death?
CANNOTANSWER.

Question: Anything else interesting in this section?
Self-contained rewrite: Other than his role in the Civil War, is there anything else notable about James Buchanan's life?