jul 9, 1850 - Millard Fillmore Assumes Presidency
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Millard FillmoreMillard Fillmore assumed the presidency after the sudden death of Zachary Taylor.
The opening that gave Fillmore the ability to replace the late Zachary Taylor allowed Whig leaders to the change to pass five separate laws that would be known as the Compromise of 1850.
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Date:
jul 9, 1850
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~ 175 years ago