MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
PRESIDENT JAMES K POLKS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE LOWER 48 STATES
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49
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51
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53
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55
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Detailed explanation-1: -He took office in 1845 at only 49 years old, making him the youngest president up to that time. During Polk’s presidency, the borders of the United States expanded greatly, stretching the country from coast to coast. In 1846 Polk negotiated with Great Britain to set the boundary of the Oregon Territory.
Detailed explanation-2: -1845-1849 In January of 1845 James K. Polk takes office as the youngest President in U.S. history.
Detailed explanation-3: -The 1844 United States presidential election was the 15th quadrennial presidential election, held from Friday, November 1 to Wednesday, December 4, 1844. Democrat James K. Polk defeated Whig Henry Clay in a close contest turning on the controversial issues of slavery and the annexation of the Republic of Texas.
Detailed explanation-4: -The presidency of James K. Polk began on March 4, 1845, when James K. Polk was inaugurated as President of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1849. He was a Democrat, and assumed office after defeating Whig Henry Clay in the 1844 presidential election.