Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylorwas the 12th President of the United States, serving from March 1849 until his death in July 1850. Before his presidency, Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of major general...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionUS President
Date of Birth24 November 1784
CityBarboursville, VA
CountryUnited States of America
Zachary Taylor quotes about
honesty real may
I shall pursue a straight forward course deviating neither to the right or left so that comes what may I hope my real friends will never have to blush for me, so far as truth, honesty & fair dealings are concerned.
haste want conservative
The power given by the Constitution to the Executive to interpose his veto is a high conservative power; but in my opinion it should never be exercised except in cases of clear violation of the Constitution, or manifest haste and want of due consideration by Congress.
constitution guides duty
In the discharge of duties my guide will be the Constitution, which I this day swear to preserve, protect, and defend.