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Polk, James Knox, 1795-1849

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1795 - 1853

Biography

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 through 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.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Henry Stuart Foote letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 844654
Mss 844654
Date(s): 1844-12-04
Abstract

In English.

James Knox Polk letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 848417
Mss 848417
Date(s): 1848-07-17
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 839240
Mss 839240
Date(s): 1839-03
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Wingate Weeks in Lancaster, New Hampshire to James Knox Polk in which he speaks very highly of Hibbard, who is to accompany Polk on an expedition to the West.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 845106
Mss 845106
Date(s): 1845-01-06
Abstract

In English.

US President James Knox Polk letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 848622.1
Mss 848622.1
Date(s): 1848-11-22
Abstract

In English.

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