jan 1, 1844 - Election of 1844
Description:
Henry Clay (Whig) vs. James K. Polk (Democrat)• Question of expansion: Texas, Oregon (yes or no?)
• Democrats: pro-expansion
• Polk won by 5,000 votes in NY
• Polk mandated for expansion
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Date:
jan 1, 1844
Now
~ 181 years ago