James Knox Polk became a lawyer in 1820.
lawyer
Congressman, lawyer
The "K" in James Polk's name stands for Knox
Polk was admitted to the bar in 1820. He was first elected to Congress in 1825.
Polk did not even want to become vice president
James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849. He was a Democrat,and before he became President he was a lawyer.
James K Polk worked as a a lawyer, served in the Tennessee legislature, served as speaker in the House of Represntatives, served as governor of Tennessee, and chief lieutenent of Andrew Jackson
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James K. Polk was a lawyer. He also served in Congress as a US Representative and as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Earlier, he was a mamber of the Tennessee Legislature, and Governor of Tennessee.
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James K. Polk's mother was Jane Knox Polk.
James K. Polk was 49 when he became president.