James K. Polk

James K. Polk (1795-1849) was the 11th President of the United States. His presidency was highlighted by territorial concerns, from expansion to clashes with Mexico and Great Britain. His campaign slogan, "Fifty-four Forty or Fight!" referred to the Oregon territory boundaries, although President Polk ultimately used diplomacy with Britain.
==References==
*Sesame Street Episode 0923, in which Cookie Monster runs for President, calls for him to rework famous political speeches and slogans. In the script, he paraphrases Polk, "Fifty-four cookies or fight!" but the line isn't used in the aired version.
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