James K. Polk (oct 23, 1845 – jul 13, 1849)
Description:
11th presidentPresident under which most of the US’s western expansion took place
1845: annexed Texas
Established the northern border of the US → got the Oregon Territory
Started the Mexican-American War (see mexican-american war)
Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 23, 1845
jul 13, 1849
~ 3 years and 8 months