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Signature of Millard Fillmore
Millard Fillmore
Fillmore's own handwritten signature, used to authenticate documents from his presidency.
This is Fillmore's own signature, used to verify documents issued during his presidency.
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This image shows the handwritten signature of Millard Fillmore, reproduced from his official records.
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Signatures like this one were used to make laws, letters and proclamations official. Comparing a leader's signature across documents helps historians confirm which papers genuinely came from him.
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