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12th President - Zachary Taylor
Born: November 24, 1784
Died: July 9, 1850
- Personal
- First Lady: Betty Taylor Bliss, Daughter
- Children: 6
- Education Level: No College
- Profession: Military
- Public Service
- Dates of Presidency: March 5, 1849 - July 9, 1850
- # of Terms: 1
- Vice President: Millard Fillmore
- Party: Whig
- Did You Know?
- He was the second president to die--from illness-- in office and the second president to die in the White House.
- His nickname was "Old Rough and Ready," due to his slovenly dress.
- He was the first president not previously elected to any other public office.
- After his participation in the Mexican-American War, he was considered a military hero.
- Did You Know?
- He was the second president to die--from illness-- in office and the second president to die in the White House.
- His nickname was "Old Rough and Ready," due to his slovenly dress.
- He was the first president not previously elected to any other public office.
- After his participation in the Mexican-American War, he was considered a military hero.
- He was the second president inaugurated on March 5.
- Margaret Taylor made a vow during the Mexican War that if her husband returned safely she would never again enter society. She upheld her vow throughout her time in the White House, giving hostess duties to her youngest daughter, Mary Elizabeth.
- "For more than half a century, during which kingdoms and empires have fallen, this Union has stood unshaken. The patriots who formed it have long since descended to the grave; yet still it remains, the proudest monument to their memory. . ."
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