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A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 5, part 1: Presidents Taylor and Fillmore

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 5, part 1: Presidents Taylor and Fillmore

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United StatesPolitics and governmentHistorySourcesPresidentsTaylor, Zachary, 1784-1850Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
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Politics - 1History - American

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In the tumultuous years preceding the American Civil War, the messages and papers of Presidents Taylor and Fillmore reveal pivotal moments in U.S. history. This volume captures essential communications that shaped the nation, including Taylor's firm stance against the expansion of slavery and Fillmore's support for the Compromise of 1850, which aimed to quell sectional tensions. "A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 5, part 1: Presidents Taylor and Fillmore" by James D. Richardson is an indispensable resource for students, civic activists, and historians seeking to understand the complexities of leadership during a critical juncture. Explore the unfiltered thoughts and decisions of these leaders as they navigated the challenges of their time.

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