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Há 3 dias · James Knox Polk (/ p oʊ k /; November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 11th president of the United States 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.
11 de jun. de 2024 · 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.
11 de jun. de 2024 · James K. Polk - 11th President, Expansionist, Manifest Destiny: Not yet 50 years of age, Polk was the youngest successful presidential candidate up to that time. He entered the presidency full of eagerness and with an expressed zeal to put his aims into effect.
- George Bancroft
- Robert J. Walker
- James Buchanan
- William Learned Marcy
Há 2 dias · James Knox Polk, the 11th President of the United States, presided over a transformative period in American history from 1845 to 1849. His tenure is most notably marked by an assertive push for territorial expansion, solidifying the United States' continental footprint.
11 de jun. de 2024 · Dive into the life and impact of President James K. Polk. Often referred to as the first “dark horse,” James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States from 1845 to 1849, the last strong President until the Civil War.
10 de jun. de 2024 · United States presidential election of 1844, American presidential election held in 1844 in which Democratic candidate James K. Polk defeated Whig candidate Henry Clay with 170 electoral votes to Clay’s 105.
10 de jun. de 2024 · James Knox Polk was a protege of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. Jackson's influence on Polk's political career and policies shaped the future of American politics. The connection between the two presidents highlights the lasting impact of Jackson's presidency.
