Because California was an independent republic for a more 22 days in 1846. William B. Ide was the first and only President. Shortly thereafter, US troops fighting in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) occupied California, thus concluding a brief chapter in independence!
California Republic or Bear Flag Republic
Republic of California
California is called the Bear Flag Republic.
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California was the Bear Flag Republic from June 14 to July 9, 1846. Twenty four men raise the Bear Flag at Sonoma, talking control of California from the Mexicans.
California was the Bear Flag Republic from June 14 to July 9, 1846. Twenty four men raise the Bear Flag at Sonoma, talking control of California from the Mexicans.
It was known as the Bear Flag Republic,
California became an independent republic called the "Bear Flag Republic" in 1846 after a group of American settlers declared independence from Mexico. The republic was short-lived, lasting only 25 days before California was annexed by the United States.
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To the republic of California? Yes. but that is in fallout, and Fallout: New Vegas.
William B. Ide started the bear flag republic. He led the California Republic from June 14, 1846 - July 9, 1846.