Millard Fillmore born January 7, 1800

[Jack Rabbit]

Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the United States and patron saint of mediocrity, was born near Buffalo, New York, January 7, 1800.

Fillmore was never elected president. He was elected Vice President on the Whig ticket headed by General Zachery Taylor in 1848 and succeeded to the Presidency upon Taylor's death in July, 1850. Prior to his election as Vice President, Fillmore was a New York state politician who rose to the lofty office of state comptroller.

As President, Fillmore signed into law the five acts that comprised the Compromise of 1850. One of these acts admitted California (the center of the universe) to the union as a free state. Another was the Fugitive Slave Act, which stands with the Patriot Act as among the most odious pieces of legislation ever enacted by Congress.

Portrait from the website of the White House.

[GOPisEvil]

1. Ouch! I'd hate to be known for the Compromise of 1850 and FSA.

Thanks for helping bring about the Civil War, Millard. Although, you did have plenty of assistance.

"Patron Saint of Mediocrity" I love it!

[Rowdyboy]

2. Also, the 44th birthday of Loretta Sanchez

1/7/1960. That one's definitely worth remembering!