President George W. Bush.
Herbert Hoover was elected president in 1928.
President Lincoln won the election of 1860. ---- -Buslog
President Polk sent troops to Mexico to seize the Oregon Territory, which began the Mexican War that the U.S. ultimately won to acquire Oregon.
The New Deal.
Lincoln won the presidency with less than half of the popular vote
Polk won more states- 15 - 11 was the score in states.
James K. Polk (term 1845-1849)
James K. Polk ran for president in the election of 1844. He was the Democratic nominee and won the election, defeating Whig candidate Henry Clay. Polk's campaign focused on expansionist themes, including the annexation of Texas and the acquisition of Oregon. He served as the 11th president of the United States from 1845 to 1849.
James K. Polk, defeated the Whig candidate, Henry Clay in 1844. In 1852, Franklin Pierce won over the Whig candidate, Winfield Scott.
In 1920, Warren G. Harding won the presidency.
James Buchanan ran for president three times. He first sought the Democratic nomination in 1844 but lost to James K. Polk. He ran again in 1852 and secured the nomination, losing to Franklin Pierce. Finally, in 1856, Buchanan won the presidency, becoming the 15th president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861.