THE SWEARING IN OF MILLARD FILLMORE

July 10, 1850

Millard Fillmore was sworn in as the 13^th President of the United States following the death of Zachary Taylor on July 9, 1850. Taylor died of apparent food poisoning.

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.