Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor is another President known for an extremely short sentence, although he did surpass William Henry Harrison. Before becoming President, Taylor was a war hero, earning himself the nickname “Old Rough and Ready” for his leadership skills, especially during his service in the Mexican-American war. When he was in office, his main focus was the debate on slavery. Even though President Taylor himself owned slaves, he was a proponent for anti-slavery in the United States. During his time, New Mexico and California were not states, but he encouraged both west coast areas to rethink their status.
Zachary Taylor
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