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James Knox Polk ( / poʊk /; [1] 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.
29 Okt 2009 · Learn about James Polk, the 11th U.S. president who expanded the nation's territory by one-third and led the Mexican-American War. Find out about his early life, political career, achievements and death.
Learn about the life and achievements of James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States and the last strong President until the Civil War. He expanded the nation's territory by acquiring Texas, Oregon, and California, but also faced the slavery issue and died in office.
11 Jun 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.
Sebagai seorang presien, James Polk adalah salah seorang Presiden Amerika Syarikat yang paling efektif pada awal abad ke-19. Dalam bidang politik dalam negeri, ia mencapai semua tujuan terpenting dari Partai Demokrat.
The presidency of James K. Polk began on March 4, 1845, when James K. Polk was inaugurated as President of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1849. He was a Democrat , and assumed office after defeating Whig Henry Clay in the 1844 presidential election .
2 Apr 2014 · James Polk was the 11th president of the United States, known for his territorial expansion of the nation chiefly through the Mexican-American War.
