A couple of interesting facts about the life and presidency of Zachary Taylor:
He was the last American president to own slaves.
He was the second president to die in office.
He was credited with the quote, "Don't eat raw cherries with sour milk."
Apart from those facts, he also had an extensive military career, having served in the War of 1812 and on through the Mexican-American War.
However brief his presidency, however grand and largely unknown his military and public service, I am grateful for Zachary Taylor.
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