American Presidents: Life Portraits


A Site to Complement C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary Television Series, American Presidents: Life Portraits March-December 1999

American Presidents: Life Portraits Exhibit
4-8 Grade Student Activity

Zachary Taylor

Meet the 12th president!
Upon President Taylor's death, he stated that he had no regrets but was sorry that he was about to leave his ____________.

Look closer!
As you look into the face of President Taylor in the oil painting, what does his facial expression convey to you about his personality? Do you see anything that makes you want to meet him? Why or why not?

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