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.
animal bring control dogs mean parish persons picking shelter
This does not mean the parish is getting into the animal control business. We are not, ... We won't be picking up any animals. The shelter will be for persons who bring their dogs there to WCI.
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.
whiskey drink nonsense
Stop your nonsense and drink your whiskey!
ideas presidential answers
The idea that I should become President seems to me too visionary to require a serious answer. It has never entered my head, nor is it likely to enter the head of any other person.
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.
memories long presidential
For more than half a century, during which kingdoms and empires have fallen, this Union has stood unshaken. The patriots who formed it have long since descended to the grave; yet still it remains, the proudest monument to their memory. . .
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
sorry regret my-friends
I regret nothing, but I am sorry that I am about to leave my friends.
religious children men
The only ground of hope for the continuance of our free institutions is in the proper moral and religious training of the children, that they may be prepared to discharge aright the duties of men and citizens.
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.
regret done duty
I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.