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Image Title: The Nation's Choice For The 12th President Of The U.S. Genl. Z. Taylor And His Battles, 1847

Creator: Baillie, James S., active 1838-1855, lithographer

Date: 1847.

Summary: A campaign print for Whig presidential nominee Zachary Taylor. A bust-length portrait of the Mexican War hero is set in an oval frame of oak leaves and acorns, surrounded by various martial attributes. Cannon, drums, bayonets, and flags flank the portrait, a sword and musket are crossed below, and an eagle with a shield and sprig of olive or laurel sits on top. In the corners are scenes of the general's major Mexican War victories (clockwise from upper left): Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Buena Vista, and Monterey. The print was apparently issued long before Taylor was officially a candidate. Taylor was named the Whig presidential nominee at the party's national convention in June 1848.

Subjects: Buena Vista, Battle of
Mexico, U.S. war with
Monterrey, Battle of, Monterrey, Mexico, 1846
Palo Alto (Mexico), Battle of
Resaca de la Palma, Battle of
Taylor, Zachary, as presidential candidate

Original Media: Lithograph

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