America's Expansionist
James K. Polk
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The New Frontier
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Life After Presidency
A Short Discussion On Westward Expansion
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Pre-Expansion The New Frontier
During his Presidency, Polk acquired more than 800,000 square miles from his westward expansion efforts. The country now fit the his vision, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific.