Fillmore started the White House library because there wasn’t one. Finally, a president who understood that reading might help with governing.
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Millard the Mallard
Some people call him 'Millard the Mallard' because his name sounds like a duck. Presidential nicknames don't get more ridiculous…
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Whig Party Collapse
Fillmore's presidency coincided with the collapse of the Whig Party. He was like the captain of a sinking political ship.
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Fillmore's Post-Presidency
After being president, Fillmore traveled to Europe and Asia. International tourism: a more successful career than American politics.
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Commodore Perry
Fillmore sent Commodore Perry to open Japan. He was better at opening foreign countries than managing his own.
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Fillmore's Accidental Presidency
Fillmore became president when Zachary Taylor died. He was like the presidential understudy who never expected to go on stage.
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Buffalo Origins
Fillmore was from Buffalo, New York. He put Buffalo on the map, then Buffalo tried to forget about him.
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