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Events on Monday 2 November 1795 1
1795 – 1849James K. Polk11th President — expanded US to PacificJames K. Polk (Nov 2, 1795 – Jun 15, 1849) was the 11th President 1845-1849. He oversaw the greatest territorial expansion in US history through the Mexican-American War, adding California and the Southwest. He died just 103 days after leaving office.