Timeline June 1849

Events in June 1849 2

• 1795 – 1849 James K. Polk 11th President — expanded US to Pacific James K. Polk (Nov 2, 1795 – Jun 15, 1849) was the 11th President 1845-1849. He oversaw the greatest territorial expansion in US history through the Mexican-American War, adding California and the Southwest. He died just 103 days after leaving office.
• 1849 The June Constitution Democratic Birth Frederick VII signed the first democratic constitution, ending nearly two centuries of absolute monarchy.