James K. Polk was elected president in 1844.
Polk ran and was elected in 1844.
James K. Polk
James K. Polk
James K. Polk, 11th US President, was elected for one term in November of 1844.
Polk was the youngest president at the time, but several younger presidents have been elected since.
James K Polk was elected in 1844. He served as 11th President from March 4, 1845 till March 4, 1849.
The 11th President of the United States was James K. Polk. President Polk was elected in 1844, and served in office from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849
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James K. Polk belonged to the political party of Democrats. He was the 11th elected president of the United States.
James K. Polk was elected in November, 1844, but took office in March, 1845.
James Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States serving from from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849.