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Zachary Taylor: For Want of a Stamp

Zachary Taylor was arguably the most reluctant of our Presidents. ZT: A Brief Run-Up Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) was born in Virginia, but grew up near Louisville, when Kentucky was still part of Virginia. His family was relatively prosperous, but young … Continue reading

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