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12th U.S. President

Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the United States, born on November 24, 1784, and died on July 9, 1850. A retired military officer, he gained fame for his bravery in the Mexican War. Taylor was elected president in 1849 as the Whig candidate, but his presidency was short-lived as he died in office.

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Famous Zachary Taylor Quotes

“The only ground of hope for the continuance of our free institutions is in the proper moral and religious training of the children, that they may be prepared to discharge aright the duties of men and citizens.”

Men May Children Religious Moral Duty Citizens Training Institutions Prepared Be Prepared Discharge Continuance

Author:Zachary Taylor

“I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.”

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Book:Obituary Addresses delivered on the occasion of the death of Z. Taylor ... in the Senate and House of Representatives ... with the funeral Semon by the Rev. S. Pyne, etc

Source: Obituary Addresses delivered on the occasion of the death of Z. Taylor ... in the Senate and House of Representatives ... with the funeral Semon by the Rev. S. Pyne, etc

“In the discharge of duties my guide will be the Constitution, which I this day swear to preserve, protect, and defend.”

Duty Protect Constitution Guides Preserves This Day Swear Discharge

Book:Zachary Taylor 1784-1850 [and] Millard Fillmore 1800-1874: chronology, documents, bibliographical aids

Source: Zachary Taylor 1784-1850 [and] Millard Fillmore 1800-1874: chronology, documents, bibliographical aids