In the annals of U.S.

history, few presidents have had as profound an impact as James K.

Polk, the 11th commander-in-chief who served from 1845 to 1849.

Polk's bold and often controversial foreign policy decisions during his single term in office irrevocably altered the course of the nation, setting the stage for America's meteoric rise as a global superpower.

Polk's most defining legacy was his successful pursuit of the annexation of Texas, a move that directly led to a conflict with Mexico.

Recognizing the strategic importance of this vast territory, Polk aggressively negotiated with the Mexican government, ultimately provoking a war that resulted in the U.S. - https://mexicofocusguide.com/blog/president-conflict-great-britain-mexico/?unique_id_6kqlip2y

The Pivotal President Who Shaped U.S. Foreign Policy in the 19th Century