25 abr 1846 año - Mex troops attack Gen Taylor's command (Apr 1846)

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April 25 1846 Mex troops cross Rio Grande and attack Gen Taylor’s command; 16 American casualties; Polk sent message to Congress of how despite all efforts to avoid war, hostilities had been forced on country; → Congress votes to declare war, Whigs even captured by war fever

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