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Ex-President Martin Van Buren was the front runner in 1844 but he could not get the necessary two-thirds of the vote. Lewis Cass picked up steam and led on the fifth ballot, but he also could not get the necessary two-thirds. Eventually they turned to James Polk and he won on the ninth ballot. He was considered a dark horse candidate, but actually had good credentials, having served as in Congress for 14 years, two terms as Speaker of the House and governor of Tennessee. The Whigs won in 1840, but the President Harrison died and vice-president Tyler was not effective, so the Democrats were in a good position to win.
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Who is James Knox Polk?
James Knox Polk was a U.S President from the Democratic Party. He was the Eleventh president of our country.
What was president polk's middle name?
Knox was his middle name- Knox was his mother's maiden name.
Was James Knox Polk a good president?
Yes. James Knox Polk was a President. He was the 11th.he may have been a president but he was a bad one he had slaves.
What is president Polk's full name?
James Knox Polk.
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.
Who was your 12th president?
It was JAMES KNOX POLK.
Was James Knox Polk the president?
Yes.
When did James K. Polk become a lawyer?
James Knox Polk became a lawyer in 1820.
How old was James. k Polk when he became president?
James K. Polk was 49 when he became president.
What does the k in James K. Polk?
The "K" in James Polk's name stands for Knox
What was president Polks first name?
James Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States (1845-1849).James Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States (1845-1849).
What is president John Knox last name?
I believe you mean James, not John, which would be 11th President James Knox Polk. There is no President John Knox.
