Fw: This Day in History (May 13): 1846: U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico
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 | ? | | On May 13, 1846, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly votes in favor of President James K. Polk¡¯s request to declare war on Mexico in a dispute over Texas. Under the threat of war, the United States had refrained from annexing Texas after the latter won independence from Mexico in 1836. But in 1844,... | U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico | | | | On May 13, 1846, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly votes in favor of President James K. Polk¡¯s request to declare war on Mexico in a dispute over Texas. Under the threat of war, the United States had refrained from annexing Texas after the latter won independence from Mexico in 1836. But in 1844,... | | | | |
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