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Bookmark or Share- James K. Polk - WikipediaJames Knox Polk (/ p oʊ k /; November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was the 11th president of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. He also served as the 13th speaker of the House of Representatives from 1835 to 1839 and the ninth governor of Tennessee from 1839 to 1841.
- James Polk - Presidency, Facts & Death - BiographyJames Polk was the 11th president of the United States, known for his territorial expansion of the nation chiefly through the Mexican-American War. Updated: Oct 24, 2019. (1795-1849) Who Was...
- James K. Polk: Impact and Legacy | Miller CenterU.S. Presidents. James K. Polk: Impact and Legacy. By John C. Pinheiro. Depending on whom one reads, Polk comes across as either a nearly great President or as a man who missed great opportunities. Clearly, his impact was significant.
- James K. Polk - Facts, Presidency & Accomplishments - HISTORYPrint Page. James K. Polk (1795-1849) served as the 11th U.S. president from 1845 to 1849. During his tenure, America’s territory grew by more than one-third and extended across the continent...
- James K. Polk | Biography, Political Party, Presidency, Accomplishments ...James K. Polk (born November 2, 1795, Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, U.S.—died June 15, 1849, Nashville, Tennessee) was the 11th president of the United States (1845–49). Under his leadership, the United States fought the Mexican War (1846–48) and acquired vast territories along the Pacific coast and in the Southwest.
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