U.S. President History
1845 - Texas was admitted to the United States as the 28th state after the "Joint Resolution for the Admission of the State of Texas into the Union" was signed by U.S. President James K. Polk. The former Republic lasted nine years before voting for annexation.
1848 - U.S. President James Polk turned on the first gas light at the White House.
| "Our forces saved the remnants of the Jewish people of Europe for a new life and a new hope in the reborn land of Israel. Along with all men of good will, I salute the young state and wish it well." - U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower |