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Nomination of Millard Fillmore

When
February 22-25, 1856
Where
National Hall
Part of
Know Nothing Party nominates Millard Fillmore

The American Party nominated former President Millard Fillmore for the presidency at its national convention in Philadelphia.

The American National Convention was held in National Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from February 22 to 25, 1856. The party nominated former President Millard Fillmore as its presidential candidate. Fillmore had joined the order in 1855 and had sent a letter warning against immigrant influence in elections.

Sources

  1. 1856 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  2. Know Nothing Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  3. Millard Fillmore Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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