| ZACHARY TAYLOR 
Zachary Taylor served his country for 40 years as a
soldier and for 16 months as President. His courage and
ability during the Mexican
War made him a national hero. He showed the same
courage as President, but died before he could prove his
full abilities as a statesman.
Chronology of His Life and Career
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November 24, 1784 |
Born near Barboursville,
Virginia. |
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1785 |
Moved with family to Springfield, near
Lousiville, Kentucky. |
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1808 |
Appointed First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. |
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June 21, 1810 |
Married Margaret Mackall Smith. |
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1812 |
Defended Fort Harrison against Tecumseh. |
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1832 |
Received the surrender of Black Hawk. |
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1837 |
Defeated the Seminole Indians at Lake
Okeechobee. |
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1841 |
Became Commander of the Second Department of
the Western Division of the U.S. Army. |
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1846 |
Defeated Mexican forces at Palo Alta and
Resaca de la Palma, and captured Matamoros and
Monterrey. |
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1847 |
Defeated Santa
Anna in the Battle of Buena Vista. |
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1848 |
Elected President
of the United States. |
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July 9, 1850 |
Died in the White
House. |
See Also
Mexican War
Tecumseh
Santa
Anna
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