Tag Archives: the American Whig Party

Zachary Taylor: For Want of a Stamp

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Feather Foster

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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The Carnival Campaign: A Book Review

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Feather Schwartz Foster

A professional writer who chooses to write about history (as opposed to a professional historian who chooses to write) probably knows intuitively that picking the right subject is half the battle. Author Ronald G. Shafer, a long-time Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

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