Images of Westward Expension

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Map of the Presidential Election of 1844.
James K. Polk.
President James K. Polk
Caricature on the Oregon question, 1846.
Capitol, Washington, D.C., 1846.
White House, Washington, D.C, ca. 1846.
Storming of Independence Hill at the Battle of Monterey
The Capitol in 1846.
Senate chambers in 1846.
Abraham Lincoln.
Battle of Molino del Rey, Mexican War.
Taylor/Fillmore campaign party.
Map of the Presidential Election of 1848.
Gold Rush handbill, 1849.
Zachary Taylor.

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