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Who was Millard Fillmore?

Rodney Dangerfield used to frequently say, "I get no respect!" The same can be said for President Millard Fillmore.

In polls, President Fillmore is often chosen as the "most forgettable" president. Most Americans have never even heard of him and when they have, it's usually in a joke or comedy skit. Even one of the more recent biographies published on Fillmore was actually a parody. As the unlucky 13th President, history has not been kind to Millard Fillmore.

Millard Fillmore was the 13th President of the United States, serving from 1850 to 1853. Born in Moravia, New York on January 7, 1800, Fillmore was raised in poverty and received little formal education. Despite this, he went on to become a successful lawyer and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1832. In 1850, Fillmore became President upon the death of Zachary Taylor. During his presidency, Fillmore faced the highly controversial issue of slavery and signed the Compromise of 1850, which attempted to resolve the conflict between the North and the South. Despite his efforts to find a solution, Fillmore's presidency was plagued by sectional tensions and he was not re-elected in 1852. After leaving office, Fillmore remained active in politics and was the presidential nominee of the Know-Nothing Party in 1856. Fillmore died on March 8, 1874, at the age of 74. He is remembered as a president who attempted to find a compromise during a difficult and divisive time in American history.

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