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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 idea that I should become President seems to me too visionary to require a serious answer. It has never entered my head, nor is it likely to enter the head of any other person.”

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“The power given by the Constitution to the Executive to interpose his veto is a high conservative power; but in my opinion it should never be exercised except in cases of clear violation of the Constitution, or manifest haste and want of due consideration by Congress.”

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Book:All the Letters of Major General Z. Taylor: Anecdotes of rough and ready: Songs of Old Zach's Campaigns, etc. [Edited by] S. Horn

Source: All the Letters of Major General Z. Taylor: Anecdotes of rough and ready: Songs of Old Zach's Campaigns, etc. [Edited by] S. Horn

“The Bible is the best of books, and I wish it were in the hands of every one. It is indispensable to the safety and permanence of our institutions. A free government can not exist without religion and morals, and there cannot be morals without religion. Especially should the Bible be placed in the hands of the young. It is the best school book in the world. I would that all our people were brought up under the influence of that holy book.”

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Author:Zachary Taylor