Margaret Taylor
First Lady of the United States
Born
1788
237 years ago
Died
August 14th, 1852
172 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as First Lady from 1849 until death in 1852. Married Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States. Hosted social functions and supported her husband's political career. Contributed to the promotion of the military as a background of her family's life.
Served as First Lady during Zachary Taylor's presidency
Organized White House social events
Supported military families and veterans
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