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James K. Polk
James Knox Polk (pronounced /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 the state of Tennessee. A Democrat, Polk served as Speaker of the House (1835...
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President of the United States
The President of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in the United States by influence and recognition. The president leads the executive branch of the federal...
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- Mar 4, 1849
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- Mar 4, 1845
Governor
A governor (from French gouverneur) is a governing official, usually the executive (at least nominally, to different degrees also politically and administratively) of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state. In...
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- Oct 15, 1841
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- Oct 14, 1839
United States Representative
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- Mar 3, 1833
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- Mar 4, 1825
United States Representative
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- Mar 3, 1939
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- Mar 4, 1833
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives. The current Speaker is Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat representing California's 8th congressional district.
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- Mar 4, 1839
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