James K. Polk

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James K. Polk
James K. Polk
11th President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849
Vice President(s)   George M. Dallas
Came after John Tyler
Came before Zachary Taylor
Born November 2, 1795
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Died June 15, 1849
Nashville, Tennessee
Political party Democrat
Married to Sarah Childress Polk

James Knox Polk (November 2, 1795June 15, 1849) was the eleventh President of the United States, his term was from March 4, 1845 to March 3, 1849.During his term in office he got Oregon from England and other western states from Mexico.

[edit] Early Life

James Knox Polk is born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was a smart boy and he went to University of North Carolina.

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