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Carl Gehrman presents an outline of the life and presidency of U.S. President James Knox Polk (1795-1849). The outline highlights Polk's education, occupations, election issues, and political opponents, as well as the major events and impact of the administration. A major event of the administration was the Mexican War (1846-1848).
The James K. Polk Memorial Association presents information about U.S. President James Knox Polk (1795-1849) and his ancestral home in Columbia, Tennessee. The association describes the home, provides a biographical sketch of the president, and offers access to educational resources. Information about the historic site's exhibits, programs, museum shop, and membership is available.
James Knox Polk (November 2, 1795 - June 15, 1849) was the 11th President of the United States (1845-1849).Polk served as the 17th Speaker of the House of Representatives (1835-1839) and Governor of Tennessee (1839-1841). Polk was the surprise (dark horse) candidate for president in 1844, defeating Henry Clay of the rival Whig Party by promising to invade and annex Texas.
James Knox Polk (1795 - 1849) is often considered the last strong pre-Civil War executive, and is well known for both his annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War. Prior to being elected President, Polk served as Governor of Tennessee and as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. This work brings together President Polk's four State of the Union Addresses delivered between 1845 and 1848.
Twenty letters from James K. Polk to A.O.P. Nicholson, Robert B. Reynolds, Campbell P. White, and E.G. Eastman, written from various locations and dated between 1835 and 1849.
James Knox Polk (1795 - 1849) is often considered the last strong pre-Civil War executive, and is well known for both his annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War. Prior to being elected President, Polk served as Governor of Tennessee and as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. This work brings together President Polk's four State of the Union Addresses delivered between 1845 and 1848.