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Millard Fillmore
Millard Fillmore was the 13th President of the United States and served from July 9, 1850 to March 4, 1853.
214 Questions
Why did Fillmore serve 3 years in office?
He was originally Vice-President under Zachary Taylor. When Taylor died, Fillmore became President for the remainder of the term.
What is Millard Fillmore's bathtub metaphor?
H. L. Mencken wrote a hoax column in 1917, about how Millard Fillmore's only great achievement was adding a plumbed bathtub to the White House. The entire story was a hoax.
The story found its way into encyclopedias, histories of the bathtub, and political lore.
"Millard Fillmore's bathtub" refers to a story many claim to be true, which is not; or it refers to a hoax gone wrong when people believe it as fact rather than as humor.
See the blog site, Millard Fillmore's Bathtub, for more examples.
Ed Darrell
Millard Fillmore's Bathtub
Why did the Japanese government accept the letter brought from president Fillmore in 1853?
they made a truce
Political office held by Millard Fillmore prior to becoming president?
U. S. Vice President (1849-1850)
What is Fillmore's full name and nickname?
Fillmore's full name is Millard Fillmore. He was the 13th President of the United States, serving from 1850 to 1853. His nickname was "The Accidental President," as he assumed the presidency after the death of Zachary Taylor.
What issues did Millard Fillmore claim that he would focus on if he were to be elected?
Fillmore only ran for President once , in 1856, and that was for the "Know Nothings". Their main goal was to bar Catholics from serving in public office. They were against immigration in general and fearful that immigrants were taking over the country. Fillmore won 19% of the popular vote, but only one state, Maryland.
Why did fillmore want to become president?
Millard Fillmore was originally Vice-President under Zachary Taylor. When Taylor died in office in 1850, Fillmore ascended to the Presidency.
Why did Millard Fillmore sign the Fugitive Slave act?
in an attempt to keep the Northern Whigs in check, but this was simply not enough.
Where is the Fillmore Historical Society in Fillmore Illinois located?
The address of the Fillmore Historical Society is: Po Box 71, Fillmore, IL 62032-0071
He died from complications following a stroke, while being fed soup. His last words were, "The Nourishment is Palatable." What a bro.
What does the timeline of Millard Fillmore look like?
1800-born on January 7 1826-marries Abigail Powers 1828-son Millard is born 1832-daughter Mary is born 1832-elected to the House of Representatives 1848-elected vice president 1850-becomes the 13th president of the United States 1853-leaves the White House 1853-wife Abigail dies 1856-runs for president but loses the election to James Buchanan 1858-marries Caroline Mcintosh 1874-dies on March 8
How did Millard Fillmore learn to read?
He taught himself how to read but he did attend 6 months of grade school at New Hope Academy and would eventually study law under Judge Walter Wood and eventually the law office of Asa Rice and Joseph Clary
