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Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the United States and served from March 4, 1849 to July 9, 1850.

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In 1847 who did General Zachary Taylor lead the US in war against?

I believe it was Mexico. Because the Mexican-American war was from 1846 to 1848.

What did Zachary Taylor drink while watching the festivities on July 4th 1850?

The tradition is that he drank ice-cold milk after he returned from the festivities. My impression is that he did not have anything to drink until he got back home afterward.

What was Zachary Taylors education?

Taylor had very little education. Various people taught to read and write. I do not think he ever went to an actual school.

Is president Zachary Taylor notable?

Taylor was not especially notable as a president because he died before he could complete even one full term. Also he served at a time when the slavery issue was so dominating that it was hard to consider anything else. He might have prevented the passage of the failed Compromise of 1850, but it is not clear that he would have gotten anything better through Congress.

Who married president Zachary Taylor's daughter Sarah?

Sara Knox Taylor married the young Mississippian who would become the president of the Confederacy and who served under Taylor in Mexico -- Jefferson Davis.

Source: http://millercenter.org/academic/americanpresident/taylor/essays/biography/7

What were Zachary Taylor's children's names?

Five daughters - Anne, Sarah, Octavia, Margaret, Mary

and one son - Richard

Octavia and Margaret died in childhood

Did Zachary Taylor get any awards?

Zachary Taylor did not receive any notable awards during his lifetime. He was a career military officer, known for his service in the Mexican-American War, but he did not receive any awards or decorations for his military service.

How much did Zachary Taylor weigh?

Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States, is estimated to have weighed around 170 to 200 pounds during his lifetime. However, exact figures can vary as historical records are not always precise. His height was approximately 5 feet 8 inches, which contributed to his overall physique. Taylor's weight was often discussed in the context of his health, particularly leading up to his untimely death in 1850.