description: Called "Old Rough and Ready", Zachary Taylor was an impressive military general before being elected president. He spent his early career fighting in the War of 1812, but became a true hero during the Indian Wars and the Mexican-American War. His down-to-earth and sincere leadership won him devoted followers, and although he didn't have any political ambitions, he was elected president in 1849."
language: English
title: Zachary Taylor
titlecomplete: Zachary Taylor (Presidential Leaders)
genres: History
ratings_count: 7
publisher: Lerner Pub Group