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
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison comes in as the 30th greatest U.S. President, mainly due to his international relations and amicable relationship with Congress. Before becoming President, Benjamin Harrison served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Harrison, also nicknamed “Little Ben”, was responsible for assisting African Americans with voting rights. He also added five states into the Union: North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. Benjamin was the great grandson of founding father, Benjamin Harrison, and grandson to William Henry Harrison.
Benjamin Harrison