What was James K. Polk's campaign slogan in the 1844 election? What did the slogan mean?
1 Answer
Jun 29, 2016
His slogan was "54 - 40 or fight", and it regarded a dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory.
Explanation:
The people who advocated the slogan desired U.S. ownership of Oregon, or go to war. Those who did not support the slogan thought otherwise.
