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2. Annexed Texas || 2. Oregon aquired 3. California Aquired || 2. Clayton-Bulwar Treaty || 2. Japan opened to us trade 3. Ostend Manifesto 4. Gadsden Purchase ||
 * William H. Harrison || 1841 || Whig || John Tyler || 1. Shortest Presidency ||
 * John Tyler || 1841-1845 || Whig (Democrat) ||  || 1. 1st VP to ascend to Presidency
 * James K. Polk || 1845-1849 || Democrat || George M. Dallas || 1. Mexican war
 * Zachary Taylor || 1849- || Whig || Millard Fillmore ||  ||
 * Millard Fillore || 1850-1853 || Whig ||  || 1. Compromise of 1850
 * Franklin Pierce || 1853-1857 || Democrat || William R.D King || 1. Kansas-Nebraska act
 * James Buchanan ||