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The northern boundary of Oregon was the latitude line of 54 degrees, 40 minutes. "Fifty-four forty or fight!" was the popular slogan that led Polk to victory against all odds.
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Sure enough, in May of 1846, Polk received word that the...
- American Blood on American Soil
Fifty-Four Forty or Fight at About.com, an example of a reference that mistakenly describes the phrase as an 1844 campaign slogan; 54-40 or Fight shows the quilt block named after the slogan. In this time period, women frequently used quilts to express their political views.
13 Φεβ 2018 · In 1818, the United States and the United Kingdom, which controlled British Canada, established a joint claim over the Oregon Territory, the region west of the Rocky Mountains and between 42 degrees north and 54 degrees 40 minutes north (the southern boundary of Russia's Alaska territory).
…54°40′ with the campaign slogan “Fifty-four forty or fight.” His election was close, but it was decisive—a popular plurality of about 38,000 votes and 170 electoral votes against 105 for Clay.
4 Αυγ 2015 · The phrase “54 40 or Fight” was a slogan created by Democratic nominee James K. Polk in an attempt to rally the public in support of removing control of portions of the United States, including Texas, California and Oregon, from the British.
'54° 40' or fight!' was a slogan used during the 1844 presidential campaign, advocating for the U.S. to claim the entire Oregon Territory up to latitude 54° 40'. This phrase reflects the heightened tensions between the United States and Great Britain over territorial disputes in the Pacific Northwest, illustrating the spirit of expansionism ...
14 Ιαν 2017 · H ow could a line of latitude become a rallying cry for war in the 19th century? Elizabeth examines the Oregon Border Dispute and explains the myths and passions surrounding the slogan. Podcaster: Elizabeth. Further Reading. Office of the Historian, Bureau of Public Affairs, United States Department of State.
