Tells the life story of nineteenth-century U.S. president Millard Fillmore, discussing his early years in New York, his start in politics, the events of his presidency, the Know-Nothings, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and other topics.
Examines the presidency of Millard Fillmore who came to office from the vice presidency after Zachary Taylor died suddenly in the summer of 1850, arguing that his policy of catering to the South alienated his fellow northerners, creating a rift that led to the demise of the Whig Party and setting the country on the path to Civil War.
A biography of the thirteenth president of the United States, including his accomplishment of the Compromise of 1850, which helped delay the Civil War by ten years. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Millard Fillmore.
Presents a short biography of the thirteenth President of the United States, Millard Fillmore, and chronicles his impoverished childhood, early career in law and politics, ascension to the presidency following the death of Zachary Taylor, and unpopular administration.
Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of Millard Fillmore, providing information on his life, childhood, education, family, achievements, and the historical events of the time.
Examines the life of the president who helped postpone the Civil War with the Compromise of 1850 and who was considered to have destroyed his political career in order to preserve the Union.
