Name: Zachary Taylor
Duration: 219
Description: Examine the military career and political beliefs of the 12th U.S. President Zachary Taylor, and explore his surprising role in the expansion of slavery.

Examine the military career and political beliefs of the 12th U.S. President Zachary Taylor, and explore his surprising role in the expansion of slavery.

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Examine the military career and political beliefs of the 12th U.S. President Zachary Taylor,  and explore his surprising role in the expansion of slavery.

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