On June 29, 1947, as the first president to address the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Harry Truman pledges his support for upholding the civil rights of all Americans.
this was the 3 way that he had changed ;)
Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws. Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others. Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities. Defend the country if the need should arise.
The political boundaries of the U.S changed from 1845 to 1853 by increasing the territory and getting land as far out as California because the Americans fought the Mexican American war (1846-1848) that resulted in Mexico yielding the area we know as the Mexican cession have a nice day (: