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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

“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

“In conclusion I congratulate you, my fellow-citizens, upon the high state of prosperity to which the goodness of Divine Providence has conducted our common country. Let us invoke a continuance of the same protecting care which has led us from small beginnings to the eminence we this day occupy”

Country States Care Common Divine Citizens Goodness Fellows Prosperity Conclusion This Day Providence Invoke Eminence Continuance Divine Providence Small Beginnings

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

“Let us invoke a continuance of the same protecting care which has led us from small beginnings to the eminence we this day occupy.”

Care This Day Invoke Eminence Continuance Small Beginnings

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