James K. Polk

James Knox Polk ( /ˈpoʊk/ "poke"; November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was the 11th President of the United States (1845–1849). Polk was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He later lived in and represented Tennessee. A Democrat, 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 ri... More
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  • Nov 2, 1795

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  • Jun 15, 1849 (age 53 years)

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  • 11

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  • James Knox Polk,
  • James Polk

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  • 1.73 m (5.68 ft )

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  • Aug 10, 1846
  • Sep 23, 1845
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George M. Dallas

George Mifflin Dallas (July 10, 1792 – December 31, 1864) was a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and the 11th Vice President of the United States (1845–1849), serving under James K. Polk. Of Scottish ancestry, George Mifflin Dallas was born on July 10, 1792, to Alexander James Dallas and Arabella...

The 11th President of the United States

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John Tyler

John Tyler (29 March 1790 – 18 January 1862) was the tenth President of the United States (1841–1845), after being the tenth Vice President of the...

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Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was the 12th President of the United States (1849–1850) and an American military leader. Initially...

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Basic title Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Jurisdiction of office Legislative sessions District represented (if position is district-related) From To
  • Mar 4, 1845
  • Mar 3, 1849
  • Oct 14, 1839
  • Oct 15, 1841
  • Mar 4, 1825
  • Mar 3, 1833
  • Mar 4, 1833
  • Mar 3, 1939
  • Dec 7, 1835
  • Mar 4, 1839
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Officeholder Basic title Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Jurisdiction of office From To
  • Mar 8, 1845
  • Mar 5, 1849
  • Mar 10, 1845
  • Mar 7, 1849
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  • Polk added extensive and valuable territory to the United States and restored the independence of the Treasury.

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  • politics and government

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