Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
James K. Polk and the Mexican-American War
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North Carolina native James K. Polk took office as the 11th president of the United States in 1845. Polk promised acquisition of territories in New Mexico and California--this led to a declaration of war in which many North Carolinians participated.
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