- George Lucas is our guide as we explore the real world history that inspired the worlds and stories of Star Wars. From WW2, to Ancient Rome, perhaps the universe inhabited by the Galactic Empire and the Republic before it are more similar to ours than we might think.
- James Buchanan (Wikipedia)
James Buchanan Jr. (/bjuːˈkænən/ bew-KAN-ən; April 23, 1791 – June 1, 1868) was the 15th president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. Buchanan also served as the secretary of state from 1845 to 1849 and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U.S. Congress. He was an advocate for states’ rights, particularly regarding slavery, and minimized the role of the federal government preceding the Civil War.