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Millard Fillmore's Presidency (3:08)

Despite what many considered a bland administration, the "accidental president" Millard Fillmore managed to turn his predecessor's legacy on its head.

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Read More about Millard Fillmore

Millard Fillmore became the 13th U.S. president in 1850 after Zachary Taylor's death in office.

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