1849 in the United States

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Events from the year 1849 in the United States.

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March 4: Zachary Taylor becomes the 12th U.S. president Zachary Taylor 2.jpg
March 4: Zachary Taylor becomes the 12th U.S. president
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Millard Fillmore becomes the 12th U.S. vice president

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James K. Polk

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Events from the year 1845 in the United States.

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Events from the year 1846 in the United States. In this year, the United States declares war on Mexico, starting the Mexican–American War.

Events from the year 1847 in the United States.

Events from the year 1848 in the United States.

Events from the year 1850 in the United States.

Events from the year 1851 in the United States.

Events from the year 1852 in the United States.

Events from the year 1853 in the United States.

1856 in the United States included some significant events that pushed the nation closer towards civil war.

Events from the year 1874 in the United States.

Events from the year 1902 in the United States.

References

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