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
Collection
Identifier: Mss 848403.1
Webster Mss 848403.1
Date(s):
1848-07-03
Abstract
In English.
John Bell letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss 841360.1
Mss 841360.1
Date(s):
1841 to 1857
Abstract
In English.
US President Zachary Taylor certificate
Collection
Identifier: Mss 850251
Mss 850251
Date(s):
1850-04-01
Abstract
In English.
US President Zachary Taylor letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 848527
Webster Mss 848527
Date(s):
1848-09-27
Abstract
In English.
US President Zachary Taylor letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 849605
Mss 849605
Date(s):
1849-11-05
Abstract
In English.
Zachary Taylor letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 823407
Mss 823407
Date(s):
1823-07-07
Abstract
In English.