Zachary Taylor #5: National Spotlight (1846); Topics covered include: Mexican War; Battle of Palo Alto, Battle of Resaca de la Palma, relationship with men under his command, celebrated as hero, considered as presidential candidate, and his rejection of that consideration
Key people: Mariana Arista, Ulysses Grant, Thurlow Weed, and Robert Wood
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