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Potus: Zachary Taylor
Comprehensive facts about Zachary Taylor and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Zachary Taylor: Campaigns and Elections
In this article from the Miller Center's site on Zachary Taylor, you can find a description of the election of 1848 and Taylor's decision to run as a Whig.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Zachary Taylor
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Zachary Taylor and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor's Inaugural Address, given March 5, 1849 is reproduced here, along with a portrait.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Zachary Taylor
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Zachary Taylor.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Zachary Taylor for Kids
Find out information about Zachary Taylor who was the 12th president of the United States on this website.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Kentucky: Zachary Taylor House
Home of U.S. President Zachary Taylor.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor, president of the United States.-E. Benjamin Andrews 1895
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Zachary Taylor
President Zachary Taylor, twelfth president of the United States. He died in office.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Middleton Clayton (1796 1856)
Brief biogrpahy of John Middleton Clayton who was appointed secretary of state by President Zachary Taylor and served a little over one year, resigining upon the death of Zachary Taylor.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1848
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1848 won by Whig party candidate, Zachary Taylor.
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National Park Service: Fort Scott National Historic Site: The Mexican War
This is a very brief overview of the Mexican War, organized into the following sections: "Zachary Taylor's Army," "The Army of the West," and "Invasion of Mexico City." Includes links to related articles and websites.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: "American Blood on American Soil"
President James Polk's desire was for the United States to stretch from sea to shining sea. See what happened when his overatures to Mexico to buy the land north of the Rio Grande River were spurned. Take a brief vote to see if Polk was...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Zachary Taylor
Brief biographical sketch of America's twelfth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project: Presidential Visit From the Grave
This resource details a slight controversy solved over the sudden death of President Zachary Taylor. It provides brief, but very interesting information on the subject.
270 To Win
270towin: 1848 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1848 won by Zachary Taylor, one of only two Whigs to be elected President before the party ceased to exist in the 1850s.
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Photograph of Zachary Taylor
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco displays the history of the Mexican-American War, including an explanation of border changes in the California and Mexico areas. It also discusses the idea of Manifest Destiny.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Zachary Taylor
(1784-1850) US President 1849-1850
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Zachary Taylor
(1784-1850) US President 1849-1850
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Zachary Taylor
(1784-1850) US President 1849-1850
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Zachary Taylor
The twelfth president of the United States, born in Orange county, Virginia, Nov. 24, 1784; died in Washington, D. C., July 9, 1850.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Zachary Taylor
(1784-1850) Twlefth President of the United States.