Question

What did Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott have in common?
Both led troops US troops in the Mexican-American War.
Both were elected president of the United States.
Both were named vice president at different times.
Both ran for president as members of the Democratic Party.

Answers

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Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott both led U.S. troops in the Mexican-American War. They were prominent military leaders during that conflict, which helped to raise their profiles and contributed to their later political careers. However, only Zachary Taylor was elected president, and neither served as vice president or ran for president as members of the Democratic Party.