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Why was Zachary Taylors nickname Old Rough and Ready?

Updated: 1/2/2022
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He was professional soldier and was not careful with his grooming or the fit of his uniforms. He had little education and was not at all polished, but he was a good field commander,and was not afraid to fight, so the term fit. Whether the title was provided by a campaign manager or his former troops remains unclear.

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