5 Quotes & Sayings By Millard Fillmore

Millard Fillmore was the 13th president of the United States, serving from 1850 until 1853. Fillmore was a member of the Whig Party, and served as its presidential candidate in 1848. He was elected Vice President in 1848 to succeed Martin Van Buren, and then won election to that office in 1849. Fillmore received the most electoral votes for Vice President in U.S. history, but lost the election to Democrat James K Read more

Polk. Fillmore is also known for his involvement in the Crédit Mobilier during his presidency, which resulted in his impeachment by the House of Representatives.

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An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory. Millard Fillmore
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May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not. Millard Fillmore
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God knows I detest slavery but it is an existing evil, and we must endure it and give it such protection as is guaranteed by the Constitution. Millard Fillmore
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It is not strange... to mistake change for progress. Millard Fillmore