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Whig National Convention
- When
- 1848
- Where
- National Convention
The Whig Party nominated Zachary Taylor for president, defeating Henry Clay and Winfield Scott, despite Taylor's initial reluctance.
At the 1848 Whig National Convention, Taylor defeated party stalwarts Henry Clay and Winfield Scott for the nomination. Although Taylor had unclear political tenets and initially stated he would not accept the nomination, the party convinced him to lead the ticket, leveraging his popularity as a war hero.
Sources
- Zachary Taylor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
- 1848 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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