20 Jan 1846 Jahr - Oregon added to US
“54 ° 40’ or Fight”
Beschreibung:
Polk called for expansion that included Texas, California, and the entire Oregon territory. The northern boundary of Oregon was the latitude line of 54 degrees, 40 minutes. "Fifty-four forty or fight!" was the popular slogan that led Polk to victory against all odds.
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