Mr. Tyler acquired Texas by voluntary compact, and Mr. Polk California and New Mexico by successful war. (Robert Toombs)

Mr. Tyler acquired Texas by voluntary compact, and Mr. Polk California and New Mexico by successful war.

Robert Toombs

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