President Millard Fillmore's Dilemma of War, Peace and Slavery: The Case of Daniel, 1851

By James G. Krause - January 14, 2021

Ignoring the cries for human rights and basic human decency, President Millard Fillmore opted to support the Fugitive Slave Act in an attempt to prevent civil war and preserve the Union.

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President Millard Fillmore's Dilemma of War, Peace and Slavery: The Case of Daniel, 1851