President Polk's claim that "American blood [had been shed] on the American soil" referred to news of an armed clash between Mexican and American troops near

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President Polk's claim referred to the clash that occurred near the Rio Grande, which was the disputed border between Texas and Mexico at the time. This incident was used by Polk to justify the Mexican-American War.

President Polk's Claim That "American Blood [Had Been Shed] on the American