1. MILLARD FILLMORE 13th President of the US 1850-1853 Buschistory Presents – The Presidents www.buschistory.net

2. The Election 1. President: Millard Fillmore__ Number 12 VP – None 2. Political Party Whig 3. Term of Office _1850-1853 4. Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties? Zachary Taylor – Democrat, preceded Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce – Democrat followed. 5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail. He was the second President to ascend following the death of the previous president.

3. The Office 6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically associated with this president? If so, list and explain them His Accidency 7. When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer. Largely due to his support for the Compromise of 1850, he was in disfavor in many Democrat circles. The Democrats refused to nominate Fillmore for the 1852 election.

4. Domestic Issues and Events 1850- Compromise of 1850 1851 – Fugitive Slave Act 1852 – Uncle Tom’s Cabin States Admitted – 1850 California

5. Foreign Policy and Events 1852-1854 – Commodore Perry’s mission to Japan: In an effort to open trade with Japan Commodore Perry successfully negotiated the Treaty of Kanagawa allowing the US to use Japanese ports for trade.