What are some interesting facts about James Polk?

Answer 1

• Polk was the oldest of 10 children.
• He had no children of his own.
• He is known as a "Dark Horse" candidate, even though he had been the Speaker of the US House and governor of Tennessee
• He the only President who was once Speaker of the House
• He accomplished all of his goals as President and refused to run for a second term.
• Polk died barely three months after leaving office
• He was baptized six days before his death.
• His wife buried him in the front lawn of their new house where she lived for another 42 years.