Millard Fillmore, a member of the Whig party, was the 13th President of the United States from 1850 to 1853 and the last President not to be affiliated with a political party during his term in office. Fillmore assumed the presidency after the unexpected death of President Zachary Taylor and faced the difficult task of navigating the country through a period of intense debate over slavery and its expansion into new territories.
During his presidency, Fillmore signed the Compromise of 1850, a series of laws aimed at preserving the fragile balance between free and slave states. The compromise was controversial and ultimately failed to prevent the onset of the Civil War, but Fillmore's willingness to compromise and seek bipartisan solutions earned him a reputation as a pragmatic leader.
After leaving office, Fillmore remained active in politics, running for president again in 1856 as the candidate of the American Party. Although he did not win, Fillmore continued to be involved in public affairs and remained a respected figure in American politics.
In addition to his political career, Fillmore was also a strong advocate for education and served as the first chancellor of the University of Buffalo. He believed in the power of education to uplift individuals and society as a whole, and worked to promote access to quality education for all.
Fillmore's legacy as president is mixed, with some historians praising his efforts to maintain peace and stability during a tumultuous time, while others criticize his handling of the divisive issue of slavery. Despite the challenges he faced, Fillmore remained committed to serving his country and upholding the principles of the Constitution.
University of Florida inaugurates former U.S. senator Ben Sasse as 13th president. After nine months on the job, UF President Ben Sasse was officially inaugurated as the university's 13th president. Hundreds gathered in the ceremony to witness the historic event.
Ben Sasse was officially inaugurated on Thursday as the 13th president of the University of Florida. The ceremony was a momentous occasion for the university community, marking the beginning of a new era under Sasse's leadership.
The Wayne State University Board of Governors voted unanimously today to elect Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D., as the university's 13th president. The appointment of Espy represents a significant milestone for the university and its commitment to academic excellence.
David R. Malpass was the 13th President of the World Bank Group (WBG). Nominated by US President Donald Trump on February 6, 2019, Malpass assumed the role with a focus on promoting global economic development and poverty reduction.
During an investiture ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3, George Washington University President Ellen M. Granberg will assume formal leadership and. The ceremony will mark the beginning of Granberg's tenure as the university's 13th president, ushering in a new chapter for the institution.
July 4, 1776, marked the day the US declared independence. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, laying the foundation for the birth of a new nation based on principles of liberty and equality.
Roy B. Shilling, Jr., who served 19 years as Southwestern University's 13th president, died June 24, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Shilling's tenure as president was marked by significant growth and development for the university, leaving a lasting impact on the institution and its community.
