During his term, California was admitted to the Union and he appointed Daniel Webster Secretary of State.
Part of his nomination was a move meant to block New York political boss Thurlow Weed and William H. Seward. Following his term, he was not nominated by the Whigs for signing the Fugitive Slave Act, and failed (*) in his 1856 run as the Know-Nothing candidate. During his term, California was admitted to the Union and he appointed Daniel Webster Secretary of State. FTP, identify this 12th Vice President, the second to become President by succession, following the death of Zachary Taylor.
Part of his nomination was a move meant to block New York political boss Thurlow Weed and William H. Seward.
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