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In the second half of 1845 the focus of Polk's correspondence shifted from those issues relating to the formation of his administration and distribution of part

Soon after winning the presidency in 1845, according to the oft-repeated anecdote, James K. Polk slapped his thigh and predicted what would be the "four great m

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "pub

Vol. 13 Michael David Cohen, editor ; Bradley J. Nichols, editorial assistant.