Zachary Taylor is elected president of the United States.
November 7, 1848
[12/6] Taylor (W) defeats Daniel Webster (W) and others. Taylor dies in office on July 9, 1850, and is succeeded by vice president Millard Fillmore (W).
Sources
- Boston Globe
[12/6] Taylor (W) defeats Daniel Webster (W) and others. Taylor dies in office on July 9, 1850, and is succeeded by vice president Millard Fillmore (W).