Fillmore, Millard

Millard (1800-1874), the thirteenth president of the United States. He was born at Summer Hill, New York, Feb. 7,1800, and died at Buffalo, March 8, 1874. In 1821 he began the practice of law in the city of Buffalo. Later he was sent to the state legislature, and in 1832 was elected to Congress. He became a prominent leader of the New York Whigs. In 1848 he was nominated by his party and elected to the vice-presidency of the United States. By the death of President Taylor, July 9, 1850, Fillmore became president. His administration was a respectable one. His secretary of state, Daniel Webster, adopted a resolute foreign policy. See Presidents