James K. Polk

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Knox was James K's middle name. James Knox was his grandfather. ( He was closely related to theologian, John Knox. )

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They were all in Europe when the U.S. Constitution was written.

The address of the James K Polk Memorial Association is: Po Box 741, Columbia, TN 38402-0741

Maybe you are referring the campaign slogan, "Fifty-four forty or fight".

Polk settled for quite a bit less without doing any fighting at that point.

he kept all his promises, including not running for a second term.

President James Polk sent John Slidell to Mexico to offer $30,000 for the purchase of New Mexico and California. Slidell's mission aimed to resolve border disputes and facilitate the expansion of U.S. territory. However, the Mexican government refused to accept the offer, leading to heightened tensions that contributed to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War.

Polk's Secretary of State, James Buchanan negotiated a treaty with Great Britain that provided a peaceful solution to the Oregon boundary dispute. They settled for less than the 54th parallel boundary Polk had campaigned for .

He sent General Zachary Taylor to claim an area of disputed land for the United States.

Because he was the only president that actually worked.

President James K. Polk strongly argued for war with Mexico by asserting that the U.S. had a manifest destiny to expand its territory across North America. He claimed that Mexico had provoked the conflict by refusing to negotiate on the annexation of Texas and by attacking American troops along the Rio Grande. Polk framed the war as a necessary measure to protect American interests and fulfill the nation's expansionist goals. This justification resonated with many Americans at the time, who believed in the nation's destined growth.

James K. Polk was from the United States. He served as the 11th President from 1845 to 1849 and was born in North Carolina. Polk is known for his expansionist policies, including the acquisition of territories such as California and New Mexico. He played a significant role in shaping the United States during the mid-19th century.

While James Knox Polk was in his presidency the liberty bell fell... (ive heard this plenty of times so it could be true)

The salary for the President was $25,000 per year when Polk was in the office.

No. James Polk was not a Mormon. He was raised as a Presbyterian. After his mother died, he became a Methodist.

Polk succeeded John Tyler as President.

He settled for less than 54-40 for the Oregon boundary, contrary to his campaign slogan of "54-40 or fight." This might not be considered a failure, since he avoided war with Britain and made what seems a reasonable compromise. Many have found fault with the war with Mexico, as being a war of aggression, but few call it a failure.

Polk selected General Winfield Scott and assigned him 12,000 troops.

James Knox Polk defeated Henry Clay in the election of 1844.

Polk retired from the presidency on March 4, 1849 and died on June 15, 1849.

He had the shortest retirement of any president who left office alive.

Polk's family consisting of his parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers moved to unimproved farmland in Tennessee in 1805 when Polk was 10. (2 more sisters and 3 more brothers were born into the family in Tennessee.