Resolutions : Philadelphia, [1845 Mar. 4 and later].

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Resolutions : Philadelphia, [1845 Mar. 4 and later].

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Two resolutions by groups of Philadelphia Democrats on the inauguration of President James K. Polk. The first, unsigned, by the "Democracy of the City and County of Philadelphia," congratulates Polk and Vice President George M. Dallas on the day of their inauguration, expresses approval of the annexation of Texas and the admission of Florida and Iowa to the Union, and calls for full sovereignty over Oregon. The second resolution, commending Polk and Dallas for the positions expressed in their inaugural speeches, is from an unnamed body, signed by John Porter, president, and other officers.

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