Video: 'President Polk declares war on Mexico May 13 1846'
(Wednesday, May 13, 1846; during the Mexican-American War) — The U.S. Congress approved a declaration of war on Mexico requested by President James Polk today after a few hours of debate on a vote of 40-2 in the Senate and 174-14 in the House. Continue reading U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico 180 years ago today (May 13 1846)
Video: 'The Battle of PALO ALTO - Part 1 of 3'
(Friday, May 8, 1846, 2:00 p.m. local time; during the Mexican-American War) — The first major battle of the Mexican-American War was fought today at Palo Alto, Texas; U.S. forces led by Gen. Zachary Taylor were able to beat back Mexican forces. Continue reading First major battle of Mexican-American War fought 180 years ago this hour (May 8 1846)
Video: 'The Mexican American War - How Did it Start?'
(Saturday, April 25, 1846, morning local time; during the Mexican-American War) — The Mexican-American War began today when more than 1,000-strong Mexican cavalry detachment attacked a 63-man U.S. patrol under the command of Captain Seth Thornton, which had been sent into the contested territory north of the Rio Grande and south of the Nueces River. Continue reading Thornton Affair triggers Mexican–American War 180 years ago today (Apr 25 1846)
Video: 'The Journey to Texas Statehood | Fun Learning for Kids'
(Monday, December 29, 1845) — Texas today became the 28th state of the United States of America, two months after residents approved the annexation and the new constitution. Continue reading Texas admitted into U.S. as 28th state 180 years ago today (Dec 29 1845)
Video: 'Inside the U.S. Naval Academy | What Makes Annapolis So Elite?'
(Friday, October 10, 1845) — The United States Naval Academy, a four-year coeducational federal service academy, was established today in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipman students and seven professors.
Video: 'Andrew Jackson - Good Evil & The Presidency - PBS Documentary'
(Tuesday, June 8, 1845, 6:00 p.m. local time) — Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States (1829-1837), died today at The Hermitage, his plantation in Nashville, Tennessee, of chronic tuberculosis, dropsy, and heart failure. He was 78. Continue reading Former U.S. President Andrew Jackson dies in Nashville 180 years ago this hour (June 8 1845)
Video: 'James K. Polk's Inaugural Address in 1845'
(Tuesday, March 4, 1845, approximately noon local time) — Former House Speaker James K. Polk of Tennessee was inaugurated today as the 11th President of the United States at the East Portico of the United States Capitol with Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administering oath of office. Continue reading Polk sworn in as 11th U.S. President, Dallas as 11th VP 180 years ago today (Mar 4 1845)
Video: 'How did Florida Become a State? | Statehood'
(Monday, March 3, 1845) — Florida today became the 27th state of the United States of America. Its first governor was William Dunn Moseley. Continue reading Florida becomes 27th state 180 years ago today (Mar 3 1845)
Video: 'US Election 2024: How Tuesday Became America's Presidential Voting Day'
(Thursday, January 23, 1845) — Congress decided today that all presidential electors would be chosen on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November every four years, beginning in 1848.
