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Zachary Taylor

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Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850), also known as "Old Rough and Ready," was the 12th President of the United States (1849–1850). He was the second President to die while being President.

Sourced quotes

  • "I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me."[1]    
Simple: I have always done my job. I am ready to die, but I only do not want to leave my friends behind.

References

  1. Hickey, William (1853). The Constitution of the United States of America. T. K. & P. G. Collins, Page 334. 

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