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Zachary Taylor

By Megan Kimball. Zachary Taylor. Introduction. Born 10-24-1784, near Barboursville, Virginia Religion: Episcopalian Parents are Richard and Sarah Strother Taylor Richard served as officer in revolutionary war Third son in family of six boys and three girls

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Zachary Taylor

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  1. By Megan Kimball Zachary Taylor

  2. Introduction • Born 10-24-1784, near Barboursville, Virginia • Religion: Episcopalian • Parents are Richard and Sarah Strother Taylor • Richard served as officer in revolutionary war • Third son in family of six boys and three girls • Worked on fathers farm

  3. Early Life • Grew up in the midst of Indian warfare • No schools in Kentucky frontier • Zachary studied for a while under tutors • In 1808 was appointed a first lieutenant in U.S army • In 1810 was promoted to captain • In 1810 met Margaret Mackall Smith • Married on June 21,1810 • Had I son and 5 girls • 2 died as infants

  4. What did he do as a leader • Troops nicknamed him “old rough and ready” • Hero during and after the war • 12th president of the U.S (1849 – 1850) • Made greatest contribution to country as soldier • Served country for 40 years as soldier and for 16 months as president

  5. Why is he a good leader • Courage and ability during Mexican war made him a national hero • Never lost a battle • Showed courage while president and in the war • This quite, friendly man was not a military genius but was a good leader • Died 16 months in to being president • Died July 9, 1850, Washington DC

  6. Conclusion • Buried near Louisville, Kentucky • He was the man who moved the Mexican border farther back • Thank you for watching

  7. Resources • American President: Zachary Taylor • Taylor, Zachary • My brain

  8. Random pictures By Megan Kimball

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