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James Knox Polk was the 11th United States President.
He was born on a 250-acre farm in Pineville, North Carolina on November 2, 1795. His family moved to Tennessee when he was 11.
After a mere two years of formal education James Knox Polk returned to North Carolina to become an honor student at the University of North Carolina. Upon graduation, he studied law in Nashville and then established a law practice in Columbia.
During his first year in the Tennessee Legislature, he was introduced to Sarah Childress by Andrew Jackson. They were married on January 1, 1824.
His Congressional career lasted fourteen years including two terms as Speaker of the House. Polk returned home and successfully ran for governor of Tennessee. After a two year term he failed to be reelected.
He revived his political career came at the Democratic convention where he became a compromise candidate and when on to win the White House.
His administration froth with achievement. He expanded the borders of the United States to the Pacific Ocean while adding three states to the Union, started the Naval Academy, began construction of the Washington Monument and issued the first postage stamp while proclaiming a uniform standard for all the states; elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
True to his campaign pledge, he served only a four year term. He and Sarah returned to Tennessee. The couple embarked on an extensive tour of the southern states. At the end of the trip, he moved into his recently purchased estate in Nashville, "Polk Place." Just four months after leaving the White House Polk was dead at the age of 53.
He was buried at the Nashville City Cemetery and later reinterred on the lawn of his home "Polk Place" under a monument designed by architect William Strickland. His widow, Sarah endured the longest widowhood of any first lady and was in her 43rd year when death took her at the mansion. She was buried beside her husband at age 87. Two years after her death Polk Place was demolished and both bodies and the monument were relocated to the grounds of the State Capitol.
The Ancestral Home in Columbia, Tennessee was constructed by the Presidents father and is the only surviving residence of where Polk lived.
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Why was James K. Polk impeached?
He decided not to run for a second term and so left office because his term was up.
What are some funny facts about James Polk?
he kept all his promises, including not running for a second term.
How many terms did James K. Polk serve in office?
he was a dip but served at least two terms.
What presidents served one term by choice?
James K. Polk and Rutherford B. Hayes both declined to run for a second term.
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.
Was James K. Polk governor of Tennessee?
Yes. Polk served a term as governor from 1839 to 1841.
What does the term Napoleon of the Stump mean?
James K Polk
What year was James K. Polk elected?
James K. Polk, 11th US President, was elected for one term in November of 1844.
Why did James K. Polk only run for 1 term as president?
James K. Polk made a campaign promise to serve only one term as president. He believed that one term was sufficient to accomplish his main goals, which were to settle territorial disputes with Mexico and successfully implement his agenda for territorial expansion. Polk felt that by limiting himself to one term, he could focus all his energy on achieving these objectives.
What were James Polk's terms of office?
President Polk served one term, from March 1845 to March 1849.
What was James Polk major event during his president term?
The biggest event in Polk's administration was the Mexican War and its aftermath.
When James Polk died who took over the presidency?
Polk served his entire term but Zachary Taylor came after him. Polk never ran for re-elcetion
