Tag Archives: Zachary Taylor

William R. King: The VEEP Who Never Was

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Feather Schwartz Foster

The office of Vice President was merely an afterthought to our Constitution’s founders. It was so insignificant that for nearly 39 years(!), the office remained empty. The Early VEEPS For the first twelve years of the USA being the USA, … Continue reading →

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Sarah Knox Taylor: The First Mrs. Jeff Davis

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Sarah may have been a tiny little blip in history, but her connections are cool! Sarah Knox Taylor: The Army Brat Zachary Taylor was a forty-year career soldier who rose through the ranks. He was born in Virginia and raised … Continue reading →

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Jefferson Davis: The Petticoat Story

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Jefferson Davis’ reputation will forever be tainted by foolish innuendo. Jefferson Davis: CSA’s Flawed Leader The Confederate president was a man of polarities.  Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) had some excellent character traits.  He was a courteous and surprisingly generous Southern gentleman.  … Continue reading →

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First Ladies of Indisposition

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Between 1849 and 1857, the three First Ladies of the United States were, in their individual ways, indisposed in the true meaning of the word: they did not have the disposition to perform the highly visible social duties that were … Continue reading →

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