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President for a Day, Civil War soldier, pro-slavery activist. When William R. King, US VP died, Atchison as president of the Senate became acting Vice President. As Zachary Taylor refused to be sworn in on a Sunday, Atchison is often considered to have been the “virtual” president. Because of this, he is sometimes included in presidential collections. Autograph document unsigned – his draft of a petition for an injunction restraining the defendant from collecting a judgment. His law clients included Mormon founder Joseph Smith.