CaliforniaGoldRush1848

The California Gold Rush, which began on January 24, 1848, marked a significant turning point in American history. It all started when James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill…

Gold Discovery Confirmed by President Polk (1848): On December 5, 1848, President James K. Polk officially confirmed the discovery of gold in California, a declaration that triggered the famed Gold…