Zachary Taylor: Mexican-American War Hero

Zachary Taylor was a career military officer and national hero whose victories at battles like Buena Vista during the Mexican-American War propelled him to the presidency in 1848. Known as "Old Rough and Ready," Taylor served in various border and Native American conflicts over four decades. As the 12th U.S. President, he adopted a surprisingly firm stance against the expansion of slavery into newly acquired territories, though his presidency was cut short by his sudden death in 1850.

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