The Only Bachelor
James Buchanan was the only president in United States history to never get married. The 15th president never explained why he chose never to find a wife, but maybe it was because he was simply too focused on his career and his presidency to worry about his social life!
The Only Bachelor
Zachary Taylor – 139.8
Zachary “Old Rough and Ready” Taylor was the 12th President of the United States but he is most popular for spending only a brief period in the office. Before he launched his political career, he was a war hero and his leadership skills in the field earned him his nickname. He was praised for his bravery during the Mexican-American War and he was the last Whig Party member to have been elected president. He began his term in March 1849 and he paid a great deal of attention to the slavery problem. While he kept slaves himself, his position leaned more towards the anti-slavery side of the debate. During his term, he encouraged New Mexico and California to become states. Sadly, Taylor succumbed to cholera while he was still in office in July 1850. Despite being considered to be a war hero, Zachary Taylor had a rather low IQ compared to those who’ve held the presidency – his IQ was 139.8.
Zachary Taylor
