Visiting the Presidents

Visiting the Presidents takes listeners through the birthplaces, homes, gravesites, libraries, and other historical sites associated with the Presidents of the United States. Join Dr. Joe Faykosh as we explore the childhoods, lives, loves, careers, and deaths of these presidents through the sites that were touched by them.

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S3 E12 Zachary Taylor's Tomb

September 11, 2024 • Joe Faykosh • Season 3 • Episode 12

"I have tried to discharge my duties faithfully. I regret nothing, but I am sorry that I am about to leave my friends.” The 12th President of the United States, Zachary Taylor was also our second to die in office; like his predecessor, his body will be moved three different times, and even exhumed! Learn about his brief Presidency; his illness and death; his funeral, burial, and commemorations, plus his multiple moves!

Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!
Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2024/09/10/season-3-episode-12-zachary-taylors-tomb/

Season 1's Zachary Taylor Episode-"Zachary Taylor and Montebello" on his birthplace!

Season 2's Zachary Taylor Episode-"Zachary Taylor and Louisville" on his home!

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