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
cause contribute donations great knowing willing
I think this is a great idea and I do like knowing where my donations are going. I'm a lot more willing to contribute to a cause this way.
country inspirational-life responsibility
May the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.
integrity history half
For more than half a century... this Union has stood unshaken. Whatever dangers may threaten it, I shall stand by it and maintain it in its integrity to the full extent of the obligations imposed and the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution.
country citizens care
In conclusion I congratulate you, my fellow-citizens, upon the high state of prosperity to which the goodness of Divine Providence has conducted our common country. Let us invoke a continuance of the same protecting care which has led us from small beginnings to the eminence we this day occupy
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.
country party enemy
I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve but my country.
party government presidential
I would not be the mere President of a Party. I feel bound to administer the government untrammeled by party schemes.