President Zachary Taylor funeral procession in NYC

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President Zachary Taylor’s 1849 tour of the Northeastern United States was to familiarize himself with the region, which was intended as a relaxing trip from Washington, D.C., to areas including Pennsylvania and New York. It was marred by significant health issues and a premature conclusion due to illness and pressing political matters. He seems to have gotten sick a lot and cancelled meetings.

Died, July 9, 1850

President Zachary Taylor died in Washington, D.C., after a brief illness, not in New York. While his official funeral took place in Washington on July 13, 1850.

Memorial, July 23, 1850

A significant, grand, and formal funeral procession and memorial pageant was held in New York City, moving from the Park, down Broadway, and to Union Square, organized by the Common Council honoring the 12th president. The funeral caisson closely resembles descriptions of the one that carried President Taylor’s coffin in Washington, D.C. Draped heavily in black and white fabric, it was pulled by eight white horses, and affixed to its top was a large figure of an eagle.

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1850 - Grand funeral pageant at New York

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