Presidency of James K. Polk (mar 4, 1845 – mar 4, 1849)
Description:
Democrat James K. Polk narrowly beat out Whig Henry Clay , running on a platform of expansion. He achieved this with the annexation of Texas diplomacy with England, and war with MexicoAdded to timeline:
Date:
mar 4, 1845
mar 4, 1849
~ 4 years