Historedia
Person

Roger B. Taney

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1857

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Roger B. Taney, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Dred Scott v. Sandford decided by the U.S. Supreme Court

    1857

    Role: Chief Justice

    1. March 6, 1857 · Supreme Court BuildingSupreme Court Decision

      The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott, denying his freedom and declaring Black people non-citizens.

  2. James Buchanan inaugurated 15th President of the United States

    1857

    Role: Chief Justice

    1. March 4, 1857 · East Portico of the United States CapitolInauguration of James Buchanan

      James Buchanan was sworn in as the 15th President on March 4, 1857, at the U.S. Capitol, marking the start of his term.

    2. March 4, 1857 · United States CapitolInaugural Address

      Buchanan delivered a lengthy address supporting the Kansas-Nebraska Act and popular sovereignty regarding the territorial question of slavery.

Sources

  1. Roger B. Taney Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. James Buchanan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20