Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), twelfth president of the United States, was, as one of the two military heroes of the Mexican War, the last Whig president.Living in a time when generals were politically a...
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Today is Friday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2007. There are 311 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Surib...
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Today is Monday, March 5, the 64th day of 2007. There are 301 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech at We...
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Today is Monday, July 9, the 190th day of 2007. There are 175 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 9, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to Gen. George Washi...
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Today is Tuesday, July 10, the 191st day of 2007. There are 174 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as Nazi forces ...
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I'm not sure what the New Year has in store. Who does? OK, there are some who religiously adhere to soothsayers such as Nostradamus. I don't. His predictions tend to lean toward the bleak with prop...
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If you or someone you know is pregnant … be prepared. The child will be a rat. Anyone who turns 12 this year is also a rat. You may consider me a jackass for saying that, but technically I'm ...
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Many people panic in times of great stress. Gen. Robert E. Lee, however, didn't waste his time getting upset. In 1862, the Army of Northern Virginia -- under Lee's command -- waited for one of his ...
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Zachary Taylor
Today in history - Feb. 23
