Zachary Taylor portrait unveiled in Okla. capitol

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – A portrait of former U.S. President Zachary Taylor has been unveiled in the Oklahoma House.

The painting of the 12th U.S. president, known as “Old Rough and Ready” for his military service, was unveiled Tuesday during a ceremony in the Oklahoma House chamber.

Painted by Oklahoma artist Mike Wimmer, the portrait is a gift of former state Rep. Larry Rice and his wife, Peggy.

Taylor's military service in the U.S. Army included a stint at Fort Gibson in eastern Oklahoma, and he helped establish Fort Washita near the town of Nida.

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