compromise of 1850 approved
women!
The first White House library was created at the insistence of Mrs. Fillmore. (There is a false story, begun by H. L. Mencken, that Fillmore had the first White House bath tub put in. See the related question.)
the things that happe
California became a state on September 9, 1850 and occurred during the Millard Fillmore administration. Fillmore was the 13th President and served from July 10, 1850 to March 3, 1853.
Millard FillmoreVice President Millard Fillmore succeeded Zachary becoming the 13th President of the United States on July 9, 1850 . He was not nominated for a second term and left office on March 4, 1853.Millard Fillmore became the 13th President when Zachary Taylor died on July 9th 1850.
His wife got Congress to appropriate money to begin the White House library. Supposedly he also ordered the first cook-stove for the White House.
Who in the world cares about Millard Fillmore's favorite color? But if you must know, it was reportedly blue. Now, can we move on to more important matters, like whether pineapple belongs on pizza or not?
the Mexican war
Millard Fillmore served as President of the United States July 9, 1850 - March 4, 1853. California is the only state admitted into the union while Millard Fillmore was President. California was admitted into the Union on September 9, 1850 becoming the 31st state to join the Union.
Millard Fillmore was nicknamed the "American Louis Philippe" due to his perceived moderate and conciliatory approach to politics, similar to Louis Philippe I, the King of the French, who ruled as a constitutional monarch. Fillmore's presidency (1850-1853) was marked by efforts to maintain national unity amid rising sectional tensions, particularly regarding slavery. This nickname highlighted Fillmore's emphasis on compromise and his attempts to balance the interests of both the North and South during a turbulent period in American history.
running water
In terms of what major events occurred during his presidency... 1.) The Compromise of 1850 2.) California is admitted as a free state 3.) The Fugitive Slave Act is passed 4.) Commodore Matthew Perry sails to Japan on a commercial venture 5.) The Lopez Exepedition---a U.S attempt to annex Cuba