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Polk added over 800,000 square miles to western territory and extended the boundary of the country to the Pacific Ocean. He also lowered tariffs and created an independent federal treasury. He only served one term as promised.
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Who was the President of the US during the war with Mexico?
James K. Polk (term 1845-1849) was President of the United States during the Mexican-American War.
How long was James Knox Polk in office?
He was in office for four years.
When was James Polk inaugurated as president?
Polk took office on March 4, 1845.
Did James K. Polk die in office?
James K Polk did not die in office. He died three months after his retirement on June 15, 1849, likely of cholera.
What were the events that happened in America during 1865?
james polk became president. we got into a war with mexico
What years was James K. Polk in office?
1845-1849
Who was in office when gold was discovered in California?
James k. Polk
James Garfield and James Polk were the same age when they took office How old were they?
49
What did James K. Polk do when he retire?
President Polk died 103 days (three months) after leaving office.
What were James Polk's terms of office?
President Polk served one term, from March 1845 to March 1849.
Why was James K. Polk impeached?
He decided not to run for a second term and so left office because his term was up.
When James K. Polk was president how much salary did he earn?
The salary for the President was $25,000 per year when Polk was in the office.
