 President Millard Fillmore
September 28th, 2012
01:34 PM ET
If These Walls Could Talk: Fillmore’s appointment leads to Buchanan’s conflictUtah’s path to statehood was not an easy one. Because of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ early acceptance of polygamy (the practice of having multiple wives that was outlawed in the United States), there was much skepticism of Mormons in the 1800s. As a way to assert control over the territory, President Millard Fillmore named Brigham Young, a leader in the Mormon’s migration west, as governor of the territory on this day in 1850 in the hopes that Young would be the federal government’s representative. Young’s governorship was, in effect, a compromise for statehood. Initially, Young asked Congress to create the “State of Deseret” – a sweeping area that would have included nearly all of Nevada, as well as parts of Arizona, Colorado and California. As part of the Compromise of 1850 – a compilation of bills that hoped to diffuse tensions between slave- and non-slave states – the Utah territory was established. 
September 28th, 2012
07:51 AM ET
It's Friday at the White House We don't expect to see much out of the White House today. At this point Carney is not briefing and only one of the president's 3 afternoon fundraisers is open for TV coverage. One thing not on the schedule but in the works is a "follow up" phone call between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this according to White House spokesman Jay Carney. 9:30AM In-Town Pool Call Time 9:45AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing. Oval Office 10:15AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors. Oval Office 4:20PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a campaign event. Capital Hilton, Washington, DC 6:05PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a campaign event. Private Residence, Washington, DC 8:25PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a campaign event. Capital Hilton, Washington, DC |
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