Millard Fillmore (jul 10, 1850 – jan 19, 1853)
Description:
Vice President under Zachary Taylor launched into power, while personally against slavery, he saw the institution as necessary in order to preserve the union. Therefore he militantly supported the Fugative Slave Act, beginning a party divide between the Whigs, leading to their demise.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 10, 1850
jan 19, 1853
~ 2 years and 6 months