The end of his first year in office marked a momentous time for the United States -- it was 60 years since the establishment of the country. However, the subsequent presidents, including President Taylor, did not forget the sting of past wars. In his first annual address, Zachary Taylor meets this time of peace with a challenge, saying that he hopes to continue this legacy of peace. Perhaps due to his background as a military man, this address was mostly meant to show the nation about the ...

In this message, Zachary Taylor addresses the state of two newly acquired territories -- namely California and New Mexico. Essentially, he acknowledges that these territories are in need of governance and that until the establishment of these territories comes about that he is sending governance to them. However, he does address the right of the state -- saying that it is necessary that the rights of statehood be understood should the territories choose to be states. Finally, he remits gov...

Though his presidency was short-lived, the time at which Zachary Taylor was in power was a time of great exploration for the United States and Great Britain. This treaty regarded the preference of passage through territories. Specifically looking at Nicaragua and territories in southernmost part of Mexico, the treaty asked that the British not try to annex any part of these lands. Finally, he assured Great Britain that France and Spain were on the United States’ side, and that failure to p...