James K. Polk
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James K. Polk
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| In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849 |
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| Vice President | George M. Dallas |
| Preceded by | John Tyler |
| Succeeded by | Zachary Taylor |
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| Born | November 2, 1795 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
| Died | June 15, 1849 Nashville, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sarah Childress Polk |
James Knox Polk (November 2, 1795–June 15, 1849) was the eleventh President of the United States, his term was from March 4, 1845 to March 3, 1849.
[change] Early Life
Polk was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He went to the University of North Carolina.
[change] Presidency
Polk is respected by historians because he made four promises during his presidential campaign and accomplished all of them.
He promised to lower tariffs (taxes on foreign trades) and he did that.
He promised to make the U.S. government its own bank so it did not have to put its money in other banks. He did that.
He intimidated England into allowing the United States to have the Oregon Territory (the north-western United States) just like he promised.
He promised he would make Texas part of the United States. He declared war on Mexico and led the country through the Mexican-American War.
During his presidency, the U.S. gained a lot of land.
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