Zachary Taylor (jan 21, 1849 – jul 9, 1850)
Description:
12th President, while a short lived presidency, not much occurred during his leadership. Most notably he slowed and impeded the passing of the Compromise of 1850 in alignment with Southern Democrats and John C. Calhoun. On July 6th he was diagnosed with cholera morbus-intestinal affliction. Buried in Louisville Kentucky, and launched Millard Fillmore into the presidency.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 21, 1849
jul 9, 1850
~ 1 years and 5 months