Zachary Taylor

Categories: U.S. Government
  • President Zachary Taylor was the twelfth President of the United States. Before becoming President, Taylor was a career soldier who fought in the Mexican War, winning major battles at Monterrey and Buena Vista.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Born: November 24, 1784
    2. Political party: Whig
    3. Administration: 1849 - 1850
    4. Vice-president: Millard Fillmore
    5. Succeeded by: Millard Fillmore
    6. Secretary of State: John M. Clayton
    7. Spouse: Margaret Smith Taylor
    8. Occupation: Soldier (General)
    9. Died: July 9, 1850
  • Timeline

    • 1784: Born in Barboursville, Virginia
    • 1808: Joined the U.S. Army
    • 1810: Married Margaret Mackall Smith
    • 1812: Participated in the War of 1812 as a military commander
    • 1812: Distinguishes himself by taking command at the Battle of Fort Harrison
    • 1819: Taylor was promoted to lieutenant colonel
    • 1832: Promoted to colonel
    • 1837: Promoted to Brigadier General and earned nickname, "Old Rough and Ready"
    • 1838: Participated in the Battle of Lake Okeechobee during the Black Hawk War and was promoted to to brigadier general
    • 1846: Becomes national hero during Mexican-American War
    • 1848: Received the Whig nomination for President
    • 1848: Elected President, defeating Lewis Cass and Martin van Buren
    • 1849 Sworn in as President of the United States
    • 1850: California admitted to Union as free state
    • 1850: Signing of Clayton-Bulwer Treaty
    • 1850: July 4, Broke ground on the Washington Monument
    • 1850: Died in Washington, D.C. at the age of 65

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