While the President was important to the purchase of the Louisiana claim from France, it was Congress that approved it and allocated the funds.
President Thomas Jefferson
Vice-President Aaron Burr
8th US Congress
Senate, by state and party (F-Federalist)(DR Democratic-Republican)
House of Representatives
Thomas Jefferson
President Jefferson used new presidential powers.
during the president's first year in office
No, the purchase was made under Jefferson in 1803, more than 40 years before Polk took office.
barack obama
Zachary Taylor
Jefferson
The president used powers not given to his office in the constitution.
President Jefferson used new presidential powers.
During James Madison's presidency, The US fought the War of 1812 with Britain. While he was Secretary of State under President Jefferson, the US completed the Louisiana Purchase with France.
The constitution states the terms of office and how a president or Vice President can be removed from office.
The president in office during the Chesapeake-Leopard affair was Thomas Jefferson.
The Oval Office was built during President Taft's administration.
President Lyndon B. Johnson
The vice president would take office because the constitution states that if the president dies or resigns during his term in office the vice president serves the rest of the term
The office of President didn't exist until 1789.
during the president's first year in office
No, the purchase was made under Jefferson in 1803, more than 40 years before Polk took office.