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Mexican-American War, expanded U.S. to Pacific
James K. Polk set four major goals and achieved all of them: acquiring California and the Southwest, settling the Oregon boundary, reducing tariffs, and establishing an independent treasury.
| Year | Opponent | Electoral Vote | Popular Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 | Henry Clay | 170-105 | +1.5% |
“No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure.”