19th century artwork of Millard Fillmore, 13th US President

19th century artwork of Millard Fillmore, 13th U.S. President, who assumed office after the sudden demise of the 12th US President, Zachary Taylor. Having become President at a time when the slavery debate was in a crucial stage, Millard Fillmore is renowned for his amblivalent stand on the issue and his failure to curb the spread of sectional conflict, although he did delay the American Civil War by almost 10 years. Original painting by George P.A. Healy

Although Assumed Crucial Curb Debate Delay Demise Failure Fillmore Healy Millard Renowned Sectional Spread Sudden Traditionally Well-dressed Whig Zachary

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