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Taylor, Zachary, U.S President, 1784-1850

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1784 - 1850

Biography

Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was the 12th president of the United States, serving from March 1849 until his death in July 1850. Taylor previously was a career officer in the United States Army, rose to the rank of major general and became a national hero as a result of his victories in the Mexican–American War. As a result, he won election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs. His top priority as president was preserving the Union. He died sixteen months into his term. He made no progress on the most divisive issue in Congress, slavery.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 848403.1
Webster Mss 848403.1
Date(s): 1848-07-03
Abstract

In English.

John Bell letters

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 841360.1
Mss 841360.1
Date(s): 1841 to 1857
Abstract

In English.

US President Zachary Taylor certificate

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 850251
Mss 850251
Date(s): 1850-04-01
Abstract

In English.

US President Zachary Taylor letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 848527
Webster Mss 848527
Date(s): 1848-09-27
Abstract

In English.

US President Zachary Taylor letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 849605
Mss 849605
Date(s): 1849-11-05
Abstract

In English.

Zachary Taylor letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 823407
Mss 823407
Date(s): 1823-07-07
Abstract

In English.

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