Historical Events tagged with "fillmore"
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Politics & Government
Millard Fillmore Takes Oath of Office
July 10th, 1850 174 years ago
Millard Fillmore was sworn in as the 13th President of the United States in Washington, D.C. following the sudden death of President Zachary Taylor. Fillmore, who had been serving as Vice President, assumed the presidency in a time of national strife and looming divisions over slavery. His administration would soon face some of the most challenging issues of the era, particularly relating to the Compromise of 1850, which sought to address conflicts between slave and free states.
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