1844. Presidential 1844. Douglas elected
Elector. to Congress.
1845. Polk President. Texas admitted as a state.
1846. Elected to 1846-48. War with Mexico. Congress.
1847. Douglas elected U.S. Senator; moved to Chicago.
1848. Presidential Elector.
1849. Taylor President.
1850. Death of Calhoun.
1850. Fillmore President. Clay's Compromise Measure.
1852. Death of Clay
and of Webster.
1853. Douglas 1853. Pierce President.
reelected Senator.