Born: November 24, 1784, Orange County, Virginia
Presidential Term: 1849-1850
Three Interesting Facts (National Park Service):
He was nicknamed "Old Rough and Ready."
He was considered a military war hero.
He died of a stomach illness after attending Fourth of July events on the future grounds of the Washington Mounument.
Died: July 9, 1850
Image from National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
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