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Worksheet
Curated OER

Millard Fillmore

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this United States' Presidents worksheet, students color the picture of president Millard Fillmore. Students learn his life span dates and that he was the 13th president.
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Graphic
Library of Congress

Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
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Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Find everything you want to know about Millard Fillmore's presidency in this excellent site from the Miller Center.
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Handout
White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Handout
US Senate

U.s. Senate: Millard Fillmore, Twelfth Vice President

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of Millard Fillmore's rise to the vice-presidency and later the presidency of the United States. Includes a thorough biographical account of his life and political career.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Crisis of 1850 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read excerpts of the contentious debate about slavery in the territories as the U.S. Congress tried to hammer out legislation that could be passed by both houses and signed into law by the president. Find the provisions of the Compromise...
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source documents include three State of the Union addresses from 13th President, Millard Fillmore and information on presidents without Inaugural speeches.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Breakdown of the Party System

For Students 9th - 10th
As the Whig Party collapsed and the new Republican Party was forming, there was a flash-in-the pan party, the Know Nothing Party, that filled the void for a few years. Read about the success of the party in electing legislation, and find...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 13. Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President Millard Fillmore. Discover the details of his domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and understand the era during his administration.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Edward Everett (1794 1865)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography on Edward Everett who was appointed Secretary of State by President Millard Fillmore on November 6, 1852 and served in the position for only 4 months.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a biography of Millard Fillmore regarding his presidency and political career prior to his election as President of the United States. Includes a black and white photo.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Millard Fillmore: Life in Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief biography of Millard Fillmore's life. Hyperlinks to additional information about his private and political life.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Pierce: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting account of the political conventions which had trouble choosing a candidate, and the lack of campaigning for president in the election of 1852. From the Miller Center.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Millard Fillmore's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Handout
Other

Potus: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Millard Fillmore and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief, but informative information on Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the United States.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirteenth president includes background information on the era in which he served.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Political Divisions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart details the growing political divisions in the United States in the decade before the Civil War. It includes information on the election of 1856, the Dred Scott Decision, the Lincoln...
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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Millard Fillmore.
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Graphic
270 To Win

270towin: 1856 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1856 won by James Buchanan in an unusually heated election campaign.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Millard Fillmore for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about Millard Fillmore who was the 13th president of the United States on this website.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Millard Fillmore and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
(1800-1874) US President 1850-1853