James K. Polk and the War with Mexico
2013-12-01T08:30:11-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYTYxXC8yMDEzMTIwMTA4NDIzNDAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Author and Oxford University history professor emeritus Daniel Walker Howe talked about the 11th President James K. Polk and the Mexican-American War. In 1845, the United States annexed Texas from Mexico. Following the annexation, President Polk also wanted to acquire California, which eventually led to war with Mexico that lasted from April 25, 1846 through February 2, 1848. The Miller Center at the University of Virginia hosted this event.
Author and Oxford University history professor emeritus Daniel Walker Howe talked about the 11th President James K. Polk and the Mexican-Ame… read more
Author and Oxford University history professor emeritus Daniel Walker Howe talked about the 11th President James K. Polk and the Mexican-American War. In 1845, the United States annexed Texas from Mexico. Following the annexation, President Polk also wanted to acquire California, which eventually led to war with Mexico that lasted from April 25, 1846 through February 2, 1848. The Miller Center at the University of Virginia hosted this event. close
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