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Mexican-American War 170th: U.S. Congress Declares War

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Ryan Quint

As the crow flew, about 1,000 miles separated Zachary Taylor’s forces along the Rio Grande and Washington, D.C. Waiting for word in Washington City, President James Polk grew impatient. A staunch expansionist, Polk ardently believed in the concept of Manifest … Continue reading →

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