The most recent programs for the Fillmore, Millard Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=113 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 11:21:09 GMT Paul Finkelman and Conover Hunt talked about the life and influence of first ladies Sarah Polk, Margaret Taylor, and Abigail Fillmore. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Sarah Polk remains the most politically active and influential first lady. Margaret Taylor was a reluctant short-term first lady. Abigail Fillmore, a teacher, was the first presidential wife to have had a job. She established the White House library and made it a cultural center for the arts. Video was shown from the James K. Polk Ancestral Home in Columbia, Tennessee; the Millard Fillmore House Museum in East Aurora, New York; and the Yellow Oval Room from the documentary [The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home]. This was the seventh episode in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310731-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310731-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian and legal scholar Paul Finkelman recounted the presidential tenure of Millard Fillmore, who took office following the death of President Zachary Taylor in 1850. Professor Finkelman reported that President Filmore's tenure was marked by deference to the South, which distanced the president from his Northern constituency and, according to the author, assisted in the deterioration of the Union as well as his own Whig political party. Profesor Finkelman responded to questions from members of the audience at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society in Buffalo, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301493-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Millard Fillmore was sworn in as president in July of 1850, upon the death of President Zachary Taylor. When he was younger, he practiced law in New York State, and became a state assemblyman. He was first elected to Congress in 1832. He was nominated for the presidency in 1856 but lost to James Buchanan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124446-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124446-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the thirteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Millard Fillmore were discussed. Mr. Scarry and Ms. Francis talked about Fillmore's personality and career, while Ms. Schnurr spoke about the artifacts at the Fillmore home. Mr. Cohen then talked about the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and his efforts to retrace the routes of the underground railroad. During the program, a fifth grade student was interviewed about her knowledge of President Fillmore and questions from viewers were answered. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124976-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Van Ee talked about the map collection of Millord Fillmore which is housed in the Library of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124940-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hamilton, in a portrayal of Millard Fillmore, focused on the political career of the president and his position on slavery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124917-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Medford talked about the state of the union when Millord Fillmore became president. She also focused on the tensions concerning the expansion of slavery and the Compromise of 1850. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124795-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rick Williamson gave a biographical portrayal of Millard Fillmore. He talked about the birth, childhood, education, and political life of President Fillmore. He performed his portrayal right next to President Fillmore's grave. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124489-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124489-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The School Bus crew observed tour guides being trained at Forest Lawn Cemetery where former U.S. President Millard Fillmore and his wife are buried. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124612-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Godfrey talked with the School Bus crew about the President Millard Fillmore home. Fillmore lived there from 1826 to 1830 while working as a part-time teacher and lawyer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66854-1 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT