American Presidents

A Site to Complement C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary Television Series, American Presidents: Life Portraits
March-December 1999
American Presidents: Life Portraits Exhibit
9-12 Grade Student Activity

Millard Fillmore


Meet the 13th president!
First Lady Abigail Powers Filmore and her husband sought funds from Congress to start the first permanent __________ at the White House.

Look closer!
Look at the picture where President Fillmore is seated in a chair. Does that chair look comfortable? Describe the environment in which you work best. Consider room design, lighting, furniture, décor, temperature, etc.

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