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On August 20, 1779, Zachary Taylor, who would later become the 12th President of the United States, was born in Orange County, Virginia. He grew up in a plantation family and would eventually join the U.S. Army, serving in various conflicts before rising to prominence as a military leader during the Mexican-American War. His military success and popularity ultimately led to his election as president in 1848.

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