A wicked war: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. invasion of Mexico

Pt. 1. Polk's dream, 1844-45. Valentine's Day ; "Who is James K. Polk?" ; The upset

pt. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Polk's war, 1845-46. Speaking cannon fire ; "The mischief is done"

pt. 3. The crucible of conscience, 1846-47. A tame, spiritless fellow ; Buena Vista ; Inscrutable providence ; Needless, wicked, and wrong ; War measures ; Duty and justice

pt. 4. Truth and consequences, 1848. To conquer a peace ; A clear conscience

Epilogue: Lineage.