Taylor became the first president to be elected without having previously held political office Prominent because of his military success, taylor was chosen by the whigs to be their presidential candidate As president, he kept his distance from congress and his cabinet, even though partisan tensions threatened to divide the union.
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Explore the brief yet impactful presidency of zachary taylor, his key achievements, and lasting historical significance in american politics.
In the years leading up to the war of 1812, taylor helped police the western frontier of the united states against the native americans
He went on to command troops in the black hawk war of 1832. The party nominated former president martin van buren, who secured just enough votes to undermine cass and deliver the election to taylor
