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S. national security relations with Mexico stretch back to the 1840s and the presidency of James K. Polk,when the United States wanted to expand the country’s size. Polk was explicit approximately his policy goals, one of which was the annexation of California, or [1] and he viewed his election as a mandate to annex that territory,as well as others if the opportunity arose. That opportunity materialized when Mexico tried to retake Texas[2]. Polk, without hesitation, and convinced Congress to declare war on Mexico. President Polk accomplished more than what his constituents expected. nowadays,the United States shares an open border with... Read the rest of this entry »
Source: navalhistory.org