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13th U.S. President

Millard Fillmore was the 13th President of the United States, serving from 1850 to 1853. He held various political positions throughout his career, including Governor of New York and Speaker of the House. Fillmore is known for his stance on the slavery issue and for signing the Kansas-Nebraska Act during his presidency, which led to the Kansas Territory conflict. His presidency was relatively short, but he remains an important figure in American history.

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“I am tolerant of all creeds. Yet if any sect suffered itself to be used for political objects I would meet it by political opposition. In my view church and state should be separate, not only in form, but fact. Religion and politics should not be mingled.”

“It would be judicious to act with magnanimity towards a prostrate foe.”

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“God knows that I detest slavery, but it is an existing evil, for which we are not responsible, and we must endure it, till we can get rid of it without destroying the last hope of free government in the world.”

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“The man who can look upon a crisis without being willing to offer himself upon the altar of his country is not for public trust.”

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“The ability to produce every necessity of life renders us independent in war as well as in peace.”

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“It is not strange... to mistake change for progress.”

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“May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not.”

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About the Author

Born: January 7, 1800
Died: March 8, 1874
Known for: 13th U.S. President
Quotes: 17

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