Millard Fillmore was sworn in as the 13th President of the United States following the death of Zachary Taylor on July 9, 1850. Taylor died of apparent food poisoning.
July 10, 1850
Millard Fillmore was sworn in as the 13th President of the United States following the death of Zachary Taylor on July 9, 1850. Taylor died of apparent food poisoning.
ABOUT THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Oath of Office:
Administered to Millard Fillmore by the Honorable William Cranch, Chief Judge of the U.S. Circuit Court.
Location:
House of Representatives Chamber, U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C.
