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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

 Person

Biography

Zachary Taylor was the 12th president of the United States, serving from March 1849 until his death in July 1850. Taylor previously was a career officer in the United States Army, rose to the rank of major general and became a national hero as a result of his victories in the Mexican–American War.

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Genl. Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto

 Digital Image
Identifier: 1931-004-1-002.jpg
Dates: 1846; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.digitzed: 2018-09-19

Genl. Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto, 1846

 Item — Box 1-1: Series 1931.004.1 [Barcode: 000021914676], item: 2
Identifier: 1931-004-1-2
Scope and Contents

Colored lithograph of "Genl. Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto. May 8th 1846." Zachary Taylor leading his troops at the front.

Dates: 1846

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  • Subject: Mexican War, 1846-1848 X

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