20 sept. 1845 - In 1845 : President James K. Polk sent diplomat John Slidell on a secret mission to Mexico
Description:
Slidell was tasked with settling a longstanding disagreement about the border between the two countries, but he was also authorized to offer the Mexicans up to $25 million for their territories in New Mexico and California.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
20 sept. 1845
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 180 ans