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Polk won on an expansionist platform of Manifest Destiny. The Mexican-American War began shortly there after. He ran against Henry Clay, one of the most powerful Whig politicians who later went on to draft the historic Compromise of 1850, which managed the incorporation of the new territories bought from Mexico.
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What office did Henry Clay run for unsuccessfully?
In 1824, 1833, and 1844 he ran for president but lost each time.
When did James K. Polk run for President?
Polk ran and was elected in 1844.
Who was the Mayor of New York City in 1844?
James Harper took office in 1844, and served until 1845. Robert Morris was Mayor from 1841 to 1844.
What candidates ran for president in 1844?
In 1844 James Polk (Jacksonsonian Democrat) defeated Henry Clay (Whig) for the US presidency. A third party candidate, James Birney, also ran and received about 2% of the popular vote and no electoral votes.
Who ran for the Whig Party in 1844?
Henry Clay (I guess he figured third time's the charm; it wasn't.)
Who ran the post office establish by the continental congress?
Washington was the person who ran the post office in the 2nd continental congress.
Did Joseph Smith run to be the President of US?
Joseph Smith, Jr. ran for President of the United States of America in the 1844 election. He ran as an independent. He was murdered in June, 1844, before the election took place. To read an article about Joseph Smith's campaign for the presidency, click the "Related Link" below.
Who ran the post office?
Benjamin Franklin
When was the first time Abraham Lincoln ran for an office?
Abraham Lincoln ran for his first public office in 1832. He lost an election to the Illinois State legislature.
What was Millard Fillmore's slogan?
Millard Fillmore never ran for office. Therefore he had no catchphrase or slogan. That is not correct. In 1828 Fillmore ran for the New York State Assembly, he ran for Congress in 1832, ran for governor of New York in 1844 (and lost), and ran for president (and lost) in 1856 for the American party. I have found one campaign poster for his failed presidential election, and from that I can deduce two possible slogans, stupid as they sound today, they were probably more meaningful at the time. "The Union". "I know nothing but my country, my whole country, and nothing but my country."
Who ran the first post office?
Benjamin Franklin
What was an issue when Martin van Buren ran for office?
Martin Van Buren was the first president born on United States soil. He was elected in 1836, even though he lost in the 1840 and 1844 elections. At this time, slavery was the largest controversy with the free soilers movement in full swing.
