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In 1822 Polk joined the local militia and rose to the rank of Captain, and was soon promoted to Colonel. Polk's oratory became popular, earning him the nickname "Napoleon of the Stump." "Napoleon" is perhaps obvious, but "stump" may be a bit perplexing to non-US (and young US) readers.
Campaigning for political office, particularly outside of large cities, is colloquially referred to as "stumping," and a speech given while doing so is called a "stump speech". It apparently comes from the idea that a tree stump is a handy, slightly elevated platform from which to speak, generally available in even the most rural of locations.
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What does the term Napoleon of the Stump mean?
James K Polk
What was James Polk nickname?
James Polk was the eleventh president of the United States. He had two nicknames, Napoleon of the Stump and Old Hickory.
Did James knox Polk have a nickname?
Young HickoryPolk the PurposefulNapolean of the Stump
How was James K. Polk elected?
In 1844, the Democrats were split The three nominees for the presidential candidate Were Martin Van Buren, a former president and an abolitionist James Buchanan, a moderate Louis Cass, a general and expansionist From Nashville came a dark horse riding up He was James K. Polk, Napoleon of the Stump Austere, severe, he held few people dear His oratory filled his foes with fear The factions soon agreed He's just the man we need To bring about victory Fulfill our manifest destiny And annex the land the Mexicans command And when the votes were cast the winner was Mister James K. Polk, Napoleon of the Stump In four short years he met his every goal He seized the whole southwest from Mexico Made sure the tarriffs fell And made the English sell the Oregon territory He built an independent treasury Having done all this he sought no second term But precious few have mourned the passing of Mister James K. Polk, our eleventh president Young Hickory, Napoleon of the Stump --They Might Be Giants, "James K. Polk"
What did James Polk contributions?
In 1844, the Democrats were split The three nominees for the presidential candidate Were Martin Van Buren, a former president and an abolitionist James Buchanan, a moderate Louis Cass, a general and expansionist From Nashville came a dark horse riding up He was James K. Polk, Napoleon of the Stump Austere, severe, he held few people dear His oratory filled his foes with fear The factions soon agreed He's just the man we need To bring about victory Fulfill our manifest destiny And annex the land the Mexicans command And when the votes were cast the winner was Mister James K. Polk, Napoleon of the Stump In four short years he met his every goal He seized the whole southwest from Mexico Made sure the tarriffs fell And made the English sell the Oregon territory He built an independent treasury Having done all this he sought no second term But precious few have mourned the passing of Mister James K. Polk, our eleventh president Young Hickory, Napoleon of the Stump --They Might Be Giants, "James K. Polk"
Who was the first dark horse candidate to win the presidency?
James K. Polk was called the dark horse because he was a surprise nominee- a compromise after none of the front-running candidate for the Democratic nomination could get the required majority at the convention. (He was not a total unknown since he had been Speaker of the US House and governor of Tennessee and was supported by ex-president Andrew Jackson.)
What was James Polk's legacy?
In 1844, the Democrats were split The three nominees for the presidential candidate Were Martin Van Buren, a former president and an abolitionist James Buchanan, a moderate Louis Cass, a general and expansionist From Nashville came a dark horse riding up He was James K. Polk, Napoleon of the Stump Austere, severe, he held few people dear His oratory filled his foes with fear The factions soon agreed He's just the man we need To bring about victory Fulfill our manifest destiny And annex the land the Mexicans command And when the votes were cast the winner was Mister James K. Polk, Napoleon of the Stump In four short years he met his every goal He seized the whole southwest from Mexico Made sure the tarriffs fell And made the English sell the Oregon territory He built an independent treasury Having done all this he sought no second term But precious few have mourned the passing of Mister James K. Polk, our eleventh president Young Hickory, Napoleon of the Stump --They Might Be Giants, "James K. Polk"
What does the k in James K. Polk?
The "K" in James Polk's name stands for Knox
What was the name of James K. Polk's estate?
He called his Nashville mansion "Polk Place". It was demolished in 1900.
Was James Polk real name James Polk kesterson?
No. His full name is James Knox Polk.
What did James Polk do for your country?
James Polk Did Nothing For Our Country
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.
