Why was Lincoln unable to get a position in President Zachary Taylor's administration?
Lincoln was a charter member of the opposing Whig Party.
Lincoln had spoken against the Mexican-American War.
Taylor only wanted people living in Southern states.
The only position open was in the Oregon Territory.
Lincoln was a charter member of the opposing Whig Party.
Lincoln had spoken against the Mexican-American War.
Taylor only wanted people living in Southern states.
The only position open was in the Oregon Territory.