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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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“For more than half a century... this Union has stood unshaken. Whatever dangers may threaten it, I shall stand by it and maintain it in its integrity to the full extent of the obligations imposed and the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution.”

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“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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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