On This Day in History: President Polk Sparks the Gold Rush

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	On This Day in History: President Polk Sparks the Gold Rush

lizzyville

12-5-2008 1:47 PM

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lizzyville says:

A mere statement sent Americans flocking to California. It's kind of like when Bush talks and the Dow drops 100 points.

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