October 1, 2019 (Tuesday) The material in this blog has come from the web site, “Biography.” Much of it is copied “word for word.” Synopsis James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States, was born in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania, in 1791. Serving as president during the run-up to the Civil War, Buchanan’s inability to halt […]
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Martin Van Buren – 8th President
October 1, 2019 (Tuesday) The source of the material in this blog is the web site, “Biography,” It is only slightly edited. Synopsis: Martin Van Buren was born on December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York, about 20 miles southeast of Albany. He studied law and held various political positions before serving as U.S. senator, […]
Zachary Taylor – 12th President
October 1, 2019 (Tuesday) The information in this blog was found in the web site, “Biography.” Zachary Taylor was an American president born on November 24, 1784, near Barboursville, Virginia. Known as a national war hero for his battles in the Mexican War* , Taylor was elected as the 12th president of the United States […]