American History Hit President Zachary Taylor
Jan 8, 2024
Discover President Zachary Taylor's presidency and his involvement in the Mexican-American War. Explore the debate over the spread of enslavement in the newly won West and the relationship between government and the military. Delve into Taylor's mysterious death and the emergence of an informed and active American public in the mid-19th century. Reflect on American history and get ready for Cecily Zander's upcoming book on anti-militarism in the Civil War era.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Zachary Taylor's Presidency: Slavery and Nationalism
03:34 • 23min
President Zachary Taylor's Role in the Mexican-American War and his Unanticipated Popularity
26:19 • 3min
The Selection of the Whig Presidential Candidate
29:43 • 15min
President Zachary Taylor's Mysterious Death
44:48 • 5min
The Emergence of an Informed and Active American Public in the Mid-19th Century
49:24 • 2min
Reflections on American history and promotion for podcast app
51:09 • 2min