LCV Cities Tour - Baton Rouge: President Zachary Taylor

Baton Rouge historian John Sykes tells us about Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States. He explains why Taylor chose to call Baton Rouge his home, and how Baton Rouge remembers the man known as Old Rough and Ready.
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[@Pachi_Fuda]

It may not feel like it to most, but people like Zachary Taylor were extremely influential to the development of this country.

[@ICBsTurf]

Interesting dude

[@naishabatchu]

He died at 65.... kamlesh mama is 65 and he is still alive😅

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Pardon me, but another nickname for him besides “Old Rough and Ready” is “The President Whose Name Starts With Z” which references the first letter of his name. Just pointing out!