James K. Polk

James K. Polk

President of the United States from 1845 to 1849
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James Knox Polk (November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was the 11th president of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. He previously was Speaker of the House of Representatives (1835–1839) and governor of Tennessee (1839–1841). A protégé of Andrew Jackson, he was a member of the Democratic Party and an advocate of Jacksonian democracy. Polk is chiefly known for extending the territory of the United States during the Mexican–American War; during his presidency, the United States expanded significantly with the annexation of the Republic of Texas, the Oregon Territory, and the Mexican Cession following the American victory in the Mexican–American War.

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James K. Polk was born on Monday, 2 November 1795 in Pineville, North Carolina USA. His full name at birth was James Knox Polk. He was best known as a head of state. Polk's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Friday, 15 June 1849 in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 53. He is buried at Tennessee State Capitol Nashville, Tennessee. Politically, he was affiliated with the Democratic Party (USA). He had blue eyes and grey hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Scorpio.

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James Knox Polk
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11th President of the United States
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Pineville, North Carolina USA
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15 June 1849
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Nashville, Tennessee
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Tennessee State Capitol Nashville, Tennessee
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