On to the charge! Inscribed to the memory of Major Ringgold . . .
An illustrated sheet music cover for a song memorializing one of the first heroes of the Mexican War, Maj. Samuel Ringgold. Zachary Taylor's innovative gunnery commander was fatally wounded in May 1846 during t... More
Distinguished military operations with a hasty bowl of soup
The satire apparently perceives President Polk's reinstatement of Winfield Scott over Zachary Taylor as commander of U.S. forces in the Mexican War in November 1846 as an attempt to squelch the extreme personal... More
General Zachariah Taylor, (Old Rough and Ready) - as he appeared at th...
Print shows General Zachary Taylor, full-length portrait, facing right, sitting on a horse, taking notes, and gesturing with his left hand. Printed in upper left corner: No. 15. Entered according to Act of Con... More
Major General Zachary Taylor by A. Hoffy, under the immediate superint...
Print shows Zachary Taylor, head-and-shoulders portrait, body turned slightly left with head in left profile, wearing military uniform. Includes additional testimony and signatures of the "undersigned officers"... More
"Misery acquaints a man with strange bed-fellows"
A satire on the unlikely alliance of rival editors Horace Greeley and James Watson Webb in support of Zachary Taylor for the presidency in 1848. Unlike Webb, one of Taylor's earliest and most enthusiastic New Y... More
Rowing him up Salt River - Public domain book illustration, Library of...
The cartoonist is optimistic about the prospects of Whig presidential candidate Zachary Taylor, here shown rowing Democratic oppponent Lewis Cass up the river of political misfortune. Cass, seated in the stern,... More
Political game of brag. Shew of hands
The artist resorts to the familiar metaphor of a card game for the presidential stakes in his rendition of the 1848 contest. The major contenders play a game of "brag" (an early form of poker). Around the tabl... More
Who says gas? Or the Democratic b-hoy
A pro-Democrat satire, pitting Democratic candidate Lewis Cass against Whig nominee Zachary Taylor in a bout for the presidency. Cass (center) is the obvious favorite. He wears the stovepipe hat, boots, bold pl... More
Knock'd into a cock'd hat - Public domain scan / print
Zachary Taylor's presidential nomination at the Whig national convention in Philadelphia on June 9, 1848, is represented as a severe blow to Lewis Cass, nominated by the Democrats a few weeks earlier. The extre... More
Grand set to between rough and ready and Genal. Gas
Zachary Taylor and Lewis Cass engage in a bout of fisticuffs in their battle for the presidency in 1848. Taylor, clearly getting the better of his opponent, seizes Cass by the lapels saying, "A little more gra... More
The strife, between an old hunker, a barnburner and a no party man
A particularly well-drawn satire on the three major presidential contenders for 1848, (left to right) Zachary Taylor, Martin Van Buren and Lewis Cass. Of the three the artist seems to favor Van Buren, the "Barn... More
Fording Salt River. Book illustration from Library of Congress
An election-year satire favoring Free Soil candidate Martin Van Buren in the 1848 presidential contest. A long-legged John Van Buren carries his father piggyback through Salt River, heading toward the White Ho... More
Bagging the game. Book illustration from Library of Congress
The artist predicts a decisive Whig victory in the presidential election of 1848, with Whig candidate Zachary Taylor "bagging" all of the states in an electoral sweep. (Taylor actually carried only fifteen of t... More
The fox hunt. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Again Van Buren's flirtation with radical interests is portrayed as his downfall. As in "The Modern Colossus" (no. 1848-56) antislavery activist Abby Folsom (here "Abby Fulsome") is prominently featured. Here s... More
The liberty chariot - Political cartoon, public domain image
A burlesque triumphal procession representing victory for the Democratic platform in the election of 1848. In a chariot drawn by Democrats Lewis Cass and William O. Butler (shown as two horses), Uncle Sam drive... More
Whig harmony - Political cartoon, public domain image
A severe split within the Whig ranks, between partisans of Henry Clay and those of Zachary Taylor, preceded the party's convention in June 1848. Here Horace Greeley, one of Clay's most influential northern supp... More
Questioning a candidate - Political cartoon, public domain image
Zachary Taylor's stubborn resistance to declaring his views on the major political issues during his candidacy in the 1848 presidential campaign was a favorite theme of the opposition. Here Taylor, in uniform, ... More
The buffalo hunt - Drawing. Public domain image.
An optimistic view of the presidential prospects of Martin Van Buren, nominated at the Free Soil Party's August 1848 convention in Buffalo, New York. Here Van Buren rides a buffalo and thumbs his nose as he se... More
Patent balancing by an amateur - Public domain book illustration, Libr...
New York "Tribune" editor Horace Greeley is ridiculed for vacillating between support of candidates Martin Van Buren and Zachary Taylor in the presidential election of 1848. Greeley balances precariously on a t... More
Hunting Indians in Florida with blood hounds
A tableau dramatizing the brutal tactics employed by Zachary Taylor as commander of U.S. forces against the Seminole Indians during the Second Seminole War (1835-42). Taylor, on horseback at right, presides ov... More
Coming to terms!. Book illustration from Library of Congress
A gently satirical commentary on Zachary Taylor's bid for the presidency. In a small office Taylor, hat in hand, is interviewed by a young Brother Jonathan, who sits in a rocking chair with his legs propped up ... More
President (C)ass beginning operations, losing no time
Once again, Lewis Cass is attacked as a militaristic expansionist. (See "A War President," no. 1848-16.) His support during the 1846 Oregon boundary dispute of the expansionist 54 40' parallel and his War of 1... More
Shooting the Christmas turkey - Political cartoon, public domain image
While Democratic and Whig candidates debate strategies to win the presidency, or "shoot the Christmas turkey," Free Soil candidate Martin Van Buren makes off with the bird. At left Democrat Lewis Cass (facing f... More
The day after the fair - Public domain book illustration, Library of C...
A pro-Cass satire, predicting the Democratic nominee's victory over Whig Zachary Taylor and Free Soil candidate Martin Van Buren. After the "fair," or election, Lewis Cass appears at the window of the White Ho... More
Cock of the walk - Public domain book illustration, Library of Congres...
The title refers to Whig candidate Zachary Taylor as the probable victor in the 1848 presidential contest. Taylor is portrayed as a victorious fighting cock, standing over his dead opponent, another cock with t... More
Worrying the bull - Political cartoon, public domain image
In a ring a large bull, wearing a ribbon marked "The Rough & Ready" between its horns, faces five matadors. The bull represents Zachary Taylor, nicknamed "Old Rough and Ready." The matadors are prominent Whigs,... More
The candidate of many parties. A phrenological examination to ascertai...
Whig nominee Zachary Taylor's reluctance to clearly declare his political views was an issue eagerly exploited by the opposition in the 1848 campaign. Here the artist shows phrenologist Orson S. Fowler probing... More
The telegraphic candidates - Steam locomotive, Public domain image
In a race between the railroad and the telegraph the "telegraphic candidates," Lewis Cass and William O. Butler, are first to the White House. The artist ridicules Zachary Taylor for his hazy stance on major ca... More
A 100th anniversary map of Abraham Lincoln's visit to Massachusetts, S...
Public domain scan of a vintage map, plan, atlas, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Grand Presidential sweep-stakes for 1849
The Free Soil sympathies of the cartoonist are evident in his portrayal of the 1848 presidential contest as a race between the three major candidates. The contenders are on the course. Whig candidate Zachary T... More
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[Zachary Taylor, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, in unifor...
Copyright by A.H. Ritchie. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Taylor, Zachary In uniform Half-length. NOS 12/96.
Inauguration of General Taylor, March fourth, 1849 / W.W. Butt.
President Taylor delivering his inaugural speech, on the steps of the Capitol. "From recent daguereotypes [sic] by Plumbe". Illus. in: Brother Jonathan, p. 1. Ref. copy in PRES FILE - Taylor, Zachary Inauguration.
Grand inauguration ball.
Picryl description: Public domain American history related, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Things as they are - Public domain book illustration, Library of Congr...
Perkins's grim picture of conditions in the goldfields of California during the 1849 Gold Rush contains a backhanded swipe at the outgoing Polk administration. In the foreground, violence breaks out against a ... More
Political chart. Presidential campaign, 1860
Campaign broadside presenting portraits and platforms of all candidates as well as portraits of the 15 previous Presidents.
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Presidents of the United States, [Bouclet & Feusier portraits of the P...
Portrays 16 Presidents. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Reproduction of a portrait of President Zachary Taylor
(Source: researcher M.P. Higgins) Date based on span of years of C.M. Bell Collection. Negative number assigned by Library. Gift; American Genetic Association, 1975. Temp note: Batch 54.
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[Home of Zachary Taylor, "Springfield," Brownsboro Road]
J257554 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Caufield & Shook, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky.
Kurze lebensgeschichte des generals Z. Taylor
Cover-title. Caption title: Leben des generals Zacharias Taylor, volkskandidat für die nächste präsidentschaft. Illustrated cover-title. Also available in digital form.
The Presidential fishing party of 1848
The cartoonist takes a dim view of all but Zachary Taylor's chances for the presidency in his commentary on the election campaign of 1848. The candidates fish from opposing banks of a river filled with fish bea... More
Zachary Taylor. Major general U.S. Army / A. Hoffmann.
Print shows Zachary Taylor, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, wearing military uniform. 344 U.S. Copyright Office. Printed at bottom: For sale by H. Long & Brother 32 Ann St. N.Y. Entered according ... More
Town & country making another drive at the great question.--No go!!
A mild reproof of Zachary Taylor's evasion of the slavery question in the campaign of 1848. Although Taylor's views were widely broadcast in the form of published letters, his stand on the main issue--the Wilmo... More
Diary Entry of James K. Polk, March 5, 1849
Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 President Polk writes in his diary about events on his last day in office and the inaug... More
Arrangements for Inauguration, March 5, 1849
[Arrangements for Inauguration], March 5, 1849. Forms part of Zachary Taylor papers, 1814-1931; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009193 Original document scanned in 1999-2000... More
Grand funeral pageant at New York July 23, 1850, in honor of the memor...
Print showing funeral procession for Zachary Taylor, with coffin on elaborately decorated wagon, seen through curtains, perhaps on a stage; eagle above bears banner, "I have endeavored to do my duty." 301 U.S. ... More
Death of Genl. Z. Taylor / lith. & pub. by N. Currier.
Taylor on his death bed, in the White House, July, 1850. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1615.
Kurze lebensgeschichte des generals Z. Taylor
Cover-title. Caption title: Leben des generals Zacharias Taylor, volkskandidat für die nächste präsidentschaft. Illustrated cover-title. Also available in digital form.
Diary Entry of James K. Polk, March 5, 1849
Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 President Polk writes in his diary about events on his last day in office and the inaug... More
Arrangements for Inauguration, March 5, 1849
[Arrangements for Inauguration], March 5, 1849. Forms part of Zachary Taylor papers, 1814-1931; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009193 Original document scanned in 1999-2000... More
Kurze lebensgeschichte des generals Z. Taylor
Cover-title. Caption title: Leben des generals Zacharias Taylor, volkskandidat für die nächste präsidentschaft. Illustrated cover-title. Also available in digital form.
Diary Entry of James K. Polk, March 5, 1849
Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 President Polk writes in his diary about events on his last day in office and the inaug... More
Arrangements for Inauguration, March 5, 1849
[Arrangements for Inauguration], March 5, 1849. Forms part of Zachary Taylor papers, 1814-1931; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009193 Original document scanned in 1999-2000... More
Kurze lebensgeschichte des generals Z. Taylor
Cover-title. Caption title: Leben des generals Zacharias Taylor, volkskandidat für die nächste präsidentschaft. Illustrated cover-title. Also available in digital form.
Diary Entry of James K. Polk, March 5, 1849
Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 President Polk writes in his diary about events on his last day in office and the inaug... More
Kurze lebensgeschichte des generals Z. Taylor
Cover-title. Caption title: Leben des generals Zacharias Taylor, volkskandidat für die nächste präsidentschaft. Illustrated cover-title. Also available in digital form.
Diary Entry of James K. Polk, March 5, 1849
Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 President Polk writes in his diary about events on his last day in office and the inaug... More
