41. James Knox Polk Executive summary 11th us president, Napoleon of the Stump. james Knox polk,eleventh president of the United States, was born in Mecklenburg County, http://www.nndb.com/people/843/000049696/

This is a beta version of NNDB Search: All Names Living people Dead people Band Names Book Titles Movie Titles Full Text for James Knox Polk Born: 2-Nov-1795 Birthplace: Mecklenberg County, NC Died: 15-Jun-1850 Location of death: Nashville, TN Cause of death: unspecified Remains: Buried, Tennessee State Capitol, Nashville, TN Gender: Male Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Head of State Level of fame: Famous Executive summary: 11th U.S. President, Napoleon of the Stump James Knox Polk, eleventh President of the United States, was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, on the 2nd of November 1795. In 1806 he crossed the mountains with his parents and settled in what is now Maury county, Tennessee. He graduated from the university of North Carolina in 1818, studied law in the office of Felix Grundy (1777-1840) at Nashville in 1819-1820, was admitted to the bar in 1820, and began to practise in Columbia, the county-seat of Maury county. After two years of service (1823-25) in the state House of Representatives, he represented the sixth Tennessee district in the National House of Representatives from 1825 to 1839. In the party conflicts which succeeded the presidential election of 1824 he sided with the Jackson Van Buren faction, and soon became recognized as leader of the Democratic forces. He was speaker from 1835 until 1839, when he retired from Congress to become governor of Tennessee. His administration (1839-41) was successful, but he was unable to overcome the popular Whig movement of that period, and was defeated in 1841 and again in 1843. When the Democratic national convention met in Baltimore in 1844 he was mentioned as a possible candidate for the Vice Presidency, but was suddenly brought forward as a "dark horse" and selected to head the ticket. Finding it impossible under the two-thirds rule to nominate their candidate, the followers of Van Buren brought forward Polk, who was popular in the South, in order to defeat Lewis Cass and

42. SparkNotes: James K. Polk: Mr. President Biography Study Guides james K. polk Mr. president. james K. polk Texas requested military protection from the us and polk replied that he had http://www.sparknotes.com/biography/polk/section8.rhtml

saveBookmark("", "", ""); Home Biography Study Guides James K. Polk : Mr. President - Navigate Here - Context Summary Important Terms and People Backwoods Beginnings Political Beginnings A Washington Couple Battle of the Bank Speaker of the House Politics Back Home Running for Washington Mr. President Texas Peace Study Questions and Suggested Essay Topics Test Suggestions for Further Reading Mr. President It turned out that an antislavery candidate in New York had siphoned off enough votes to give Polk a slim majority. When the results of the 1844 presidential election were tallied, James K. Polk had won with 1,339,368 popular votes and 170 electoral votes to the 1,300,687 popular votes and 105 electoral votes won by Henry Clay . America had elected its first "dark-horse" candidate. Instantly, Columbia–Polk's hometown–became one of the most watched cities in the U.S. Jobseekers and well-wishers arrived in droves. Since Polk had been an unexpected candidate, he owed favors to no one and had made few promises along the campaign trail. After inauguration, Polk found that he quickly had to make decisions regarding Texas and Oregon. America claimed everything south of the 54th parallel (the Alaskan border) in the disputed Oregon territory, although Britain and the U.S. had jointly managed it since a treaty in 1818. Texas, too, proved difficult as both Mexico and England were negotiating with the independent republic. It appeared to be only a matter of time before war began–the only question was with whom the war would be, Britain or Mexico. As Polk's narrow victory showed, the public split evenly on the issues. Now everything was up to Polk, the youngest president in the history of the country.

43. Kids In The House - Time Traveler Some Representatives have also served as us presidents. Eight are listed below in portrait of james K. polk james K. polk, 11th president Tennessee http://clerkkids.house.gov/time/people/presidents.html

Some Representatives have also served as U.S. Presidents. Eight are listed below in presidential chronological order, with the dates that they served in the House in parentheses. (22nd-30th Congresses, 1831-1848) John Q. Adams is the only Member to have been elected to the House of Representatives after having served as President of the United States. His father, John Adams, was the 2nd President of the United States. John Quincy Adams represented the citizens of Plymouth, Massachusetts from March 4, 1831 until his death, earning the nickname Old Man Eloquent for his great speaking ability. He worked to abolish slavery and opposed the House's "Gag Rule," which banned all debate on slavery from 1836 until 1844. On February 21, 1848, Adams suffered a stroke while sitting at his desk in the Old House Chamber. He was taken to the Speaker's office to recover but died there 2 days later. (14th-16th Congresses, 1817-1821)

44. POLK, James Knox (1795-1849) Bibliography Painting by Rebecca polk after GPA Healy, 1911, Collection of us james K.polk, Eleventh president of the United States. Chicago Children’s Press, http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/bibdisplay.pl?index=P000409

45. James Polk: A Who2 Profile james polk • us president. A lawyer and former congressman from Tennessee, polkbecame a dark horse candidate for the Democratic Party in 1844. http://www.who2.com/jamespolk.html

JAMES POLK U.S. President A lawyer and former congressman from Tennessee, Polk became a "dark horse" candidate for the Democratic Party in 1844. He narrowly defeated Whig Henry Clay in the general election and succeeded John Tyler to the presidency. His administration's biggest event was the Mexican War, which bolstered his expansionist policies. Also during his term, the Oregon question was settled and for the first time United States territory extended to the Pacific Ocean. Polk served only one term, but is considered to have been one of the more productive guys to ever hold the office. He was succeeded by Zachary Taylor Extra credit : Polk died only three months after leaving office... He was baptized six days before his death... President Polk laid the cornerstone of the Washington Monument. The James K. Polk Ancestral Home Photos of the young Polk's home and a brief biography President James K. Polk Career stats and biographical detail The West Short essay about his expansionist policies James Polk The official White House version Birth: 2 November Birthplace: Mecklinburg North Carolina Death: 5 June Best Known As: President of the United States, 1845-49

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47. Presidents: James K. Polk A biography of president james polk including his family trivia and From 18251839 polk served as a member of the us House of Representatives. http://www.historycentral.com/Bio/presidents/polk.html

James K. Polk Polk was elected to office based on a platform of expansion. His Presidency is best known for his succesful prosecution of the war with Mexico and the settling of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory. Elected: The Early Years James Polk was born on the family farm in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. At the age of ten, he moved with his family to Tennessee. Although Polk helped his father clear new land , he was a sickly youngster. At the age of 17, he underwent experimental surgery to remove gallstones. In 1816, at the age of 21, he entered the University of North Carolina as a sophomore. He went on to study law under Felix Grundy. In 1820 Polk was admitted to the bar. In 1821, he was commissioned a captain of a militia cavalry regiment. From 1823-1825 he was a Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. From 1825-1839 Polk served as a member of the US House of Representatives. He was a strong supporter of President Jackson. In 1835 Polk was elected the Speaker of the House. From 1839-1841 he served as governor of Tennessee. Accomplishements in Office Polk entered office with four stated objectives. They were a reduction in the tariff, an independent treasury, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute and acquisition of California. Polk was successful in achieving all his goals.

48. Facts Concerning More Than One President james Madison, james Monroe, james polk, james Buchanan, james Garfield, Theodore Roosevelt was the only us president to deliver an inaugural address http://fs6.depauw.edu:50080/~jkochanczyk/president/all.html

Facts Concerning More than One President Throughout its history, the White House has been known as the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion." President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901. Four of the first six U.S. Presidents were age 57 when they were inaugurated. Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Adams. They were also the last U.S. Presidents to be inaugurated at that age. Six U.S. Presidents were professional soldiers: Washington, Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Taylor, Grant, and Eisenhower. U.S. President Calvin Coolidge (30th) was born on July 4, 1872. Presidents John Adams (2nd) and Thomas Jefferson (3rd) both died on July 4, 1826. President James Monroe (5th) died on July 4, 1831. Three Whigs have served as President of the United States: William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, and Millard Fillmore. No building in Washington, D.C. may be taller than 13 floors. This is so that no matter where in the city you are, you can see the Washington Monument. More presidents have been born in Virgina then any other state. Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, William Henery Harrison, Tyler, and Wilson.

49. Deist Masons Are Jewish polk, james K. us president Rangel, Charles - us Congressman, New York Reed,Stanley - Supreme Court Justice Revere, Paul - American Patriot http://www.sullivan-county.com/id3/dmj.htm

Pastor Herrell is a member of Christian Identity whose writings end up on scores of hate and racist websites. He stated very clearly what he really hates: "freedom of individuals, tolerance and generosity toward all people, and equality of people of all races, religions, and beliefs." This well describes most Deists, Jews, Unitarians, and some Christians. He hates the very people his idol Hitler also hated. He is just another extreme-right mental case. These kinds of conspiracy theories, paranoia, and lies flood the Internet "mind-snaring" mainly Christian fundamentalists that have been taught all their lives to abandon reason and just follow. Note the list of "Jews" he presents. See Why Do Some People Hate Freemasonry? Dogma of Christian Identity History of Christian Identity Deist Masons are Jewish by Pastor V.S. Herrell Few white people in America are aware of the truth behind the Masons. Some may be perceptive enough to recognize Masonic symbols on license plates, cars, tombstones, etc., but they may not realize the type of people who are Masons or what Freemasonry is all about. Even less realize that Freemasonry is really just a code name for Judaism. Many will say that it is an organization founded in Christian principles, but this is far from the truth. In fact, the basic tenet of Freemasonry is anti-Christian, promoting "freedom of individuals, tolerance and generosity toward all people, and equality of people of all races, religions, and beliefs," as one Jewish Mason has stated. In fact, a cursory glance at Masonic literature shows that this is always stated as one of their basic beliefs. They also claim to believe in one God who created everyone. Thus we have the theory of "The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of all Mankind," which is fundamentally against the teachings of the Bible.

50. Explore DC: James Polk us presidents Profiles, james polk. As president, james polk was responsiblefor the greatest territorial expansion of the nation in our history. http://www.exploredc.org/index.php?id=84

51. Explore DC: James Polk us presidents Profiles, james polk American president james K. polk TheAmerican president Web site includes biographies, historical documents, http://www.exploredc.org/index.php?id=84&m=resources

52. Creative Quotations From James K. Polk (1795-1849) james K. polk in quotations to inspire creative thinking. He was the 11thus president, 184549; led us in war against Mexico, resulting in the http://www.creativequotations.com/one/1471.htm

Home Search Indexes E-books ... creative Creative Quotations from . . . James K. Polk 1795-1849) born on Nov 2 US president (11th). "He was the 11th U.S. president, 1845-49; led US in war against Mexico, resulting in the annexation of the Southwest." Search millions of documents for James K. Polk Fishing For Creativity Creative Perfumes If a man . . . would shake and not be shaken, grip and not be gripped, taking care always to squeeze the hand of his adversary as hard as it squeezed him, then he suffered no inconvenience from it." No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure. "The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Government. They create offices by their own votes and then seek to fill them themselves." "Though I occupy a very high position, I am the hardest-working man in this country." "When I observed a strong man approaching I generally took advantage of him by being a little quicker than he was and seizing him by the tip of the fingers, giving him a hearty shake, and thus preventing him from getting a full grip upon me." Published Sources for the above Quotations: F: "On the great art of shaking hands; in "Leadership: A Treasury of Great Quotations," by William and Leonard Safire, 1990."

53. Software Magazine - Vision Of James K. Polk: Changed Shape Of U.S. Changed Shape of us. by james H. Johnson Many qualities that president james KPolk displayed in office are consistent with best practices in high http://www.softwaremag.com/L.cfm?Doc=2005-04/2005-04histrionics

54. The Grand Lodge Of Texas, A.F. & A.M. james K. polk, Eleventh us president, 18451849 james K. polk was born inMecklenburg County, North Carolina, on November 2, 1795. Studious and industrious http://www.grandlodgeoftexas.org/masonic-presidents.php

Main Page Grand Lodge Lodge Locator Related Organizations ... Lodge Secretary Masonic Presidents Until 1971, both February 12 and February 22 were observed as federal holidays to honor the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and George Washington (February 22). In 1971 President Richard Nixon proclaimed one single federal holiday, Presidents' Day, honoring all past presidents of the United States of America to be observed on the third Monday of February. While many Masons know about the Masonic affiliation of Brother George Washington, thirteen other Presidents have also been Masons. These fourteen Masonic Presidents span the history of the United States from George Washington to Gerald Ford. February and Presidents’ Day offers the opportunity for Masons to recognize the contributions of these Brothers to their country. The fourteen Masonic Presidents are George Washington, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, James A. Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, James A. Garfield, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and Gerald R. Ford. The following paragraphs provide a brief summary for each of these Masonic Presidents. George Washington, First U.S. President, 1789-1797

55. Innovative Teaching - U.S. Presidents Lists of us presidents http//www.fujisan.demon.co.uk/uspresidents/preslist.htm president http//members.aol.com/icecold966/Pierce.html; polk, james http://surfaquarium.com/newsletter/presidents.htm

Newsletter Presidents 2001 Volume 3, Issue 18 - January 20, 2001 presented by Walter McKenzie - Surfaquarium Consulting Innovative staff development: Technology Applications, Multiple Intelligences, Curriculum Integration and Creative Education. Let's see what we can do for your staff! With George W. Bush now installed as the nations 43rd chief executive, the Innovative Teaching Newsletter takes a fresh look at online resources on Presidents of the United States this week. You can see the 1999 edition of this topic at http://www.egroups.com/message/innovative-teaching/212 . As we publish this edition, I am preparing to launch the third year of the Presidents' Project, in which students from all grade levels are invited to research and publish original pages on our Presidents. Registration opens tomorrow and the project begins on Lincoln's birthday, February 12th. You can read about the project, see past efforts and register your students at http://surfaquarium.com/prezproj.htm

56. James K. Polk Quotes president james K. polk Quotes. Being president, war, congress, God, than Ihad any conception of, before I became president of the us james K. polk http://home.att.net/~jrhsc/polk.html

James K. Polk Quotes America "Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world..." James K. Polk Source:http://en.thinkexist.com/quotes/james_knox_polk/ Being President Buchanan (Future President) Congress "The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Government. They create offices by their own votes and then seek to fill them themselves." James K. Polk Source:http://en.thinkexist.com/quotes/james_knox_polk/ "There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress... than I had any conception of, before I became President of the U.S." James K. Polk Source:http://americanhistory.about.com/cs/jameskpolk/a/quotepolk.htm Constitution "One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or encroaching upon their just rights. Minorities have a right to appeal to the Constitution as a shield against such oppression." James K. Polk Source:Inaugural Address, 4 March 1845 Foreign Powers "Foreign powers do not seem to appreciate the true character of our government." James K. Polk Source:http://americanhistory.about.com/cs/jameskpolk/a/quotepolk.htm

57. American Presidents Blog: James K. Polk Home james K. polk Home The only surviving residence of the eleventh us president The career of the eleventh us president reflected and fulfilled the young http://american-presidents.blogspot.com/2004/06/james-k-polk-home.html

@import url("http://www.blogger.com/css/blog_controls.css"); @import url("http://www.blogger.com/dyn-css/authorization.css?blogID=7192020"); @import url(http://www.blogger.com/css/navbar/main.css); @import url(http://www.blogger.com/css/navbar/1.css); Notify Blogger about objectionable content. What does this mean? BlogThis! American Presidents Blog Blog featuring sites that relate to the American Presidency or specific American Presidents. Created by Michael Lorenzen who is a librarian at Central Michigan University. Proudly using the Open Directory Project and Library Reference Search to find and describe some sites. Wednesday, June 30, 2004 James K. Polk Home James K. Polk Home The only surviving residence of the eleventh U.S. President excluding the White House. Includes photos of the home and brief biography of Polk. From the site: Learn about the 11th President, the youngest up to the time, who managed to expand the borders of the United States to the Pacific Ocean, added three states to the Union, started the Naval Academy, the Washington Monument, issued the first postage stamp, and remains the youngest President to die outside those who have been assassinated. The career of the eleventh U.S. President reflected and fulfilled the young nation's commitment to westward expansion. The son of a North Carolina farmer and surveyor, James Knox Polk was ten years old when his family moved across the Appalachian Mountains. Growing up on the Tennessee frontier, he inherited his neighbors' work ethic, resourcefulness, and democratic ideals.

58. National Park Service - The Presidents (James Polk) james K. polk Eleventh president • 184549, james polk james K. polk polk,asserting that us blood had been shed on us soil, won a congressional http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/presidents/bio11.htm

Biographical Sketches JAMES K. POLK James K. Polk Polk, who won office on an expansionistic platform, pushed the national boundaries to the Pacific, led the Nation through the Mexican War, and settled the Oregon question with Great Britain. A protege of Jackson and sometimes called "Young Hickory," he was the first "dark-horse" Presidential candidate and an energetic and effective Chief Executive. By choice, he served only a single term, and died soon thereafter. Polk, the eldest of 10 children, was born at a log farmhouse near the city of Charlotte, N.C., in 1795. When he was 11 years old, his family moved to the vicinity of Columbia, Tenn., where the father prospered in farming. Sickly during most of his childhood, the youth, though studious by nature, received little formal education. In 1818 Polk graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina. He briefly returned to his home near Columbia and then read law in Nashville for a year; in 1820 he was admitted to the bar and began practicing in Columbia. Before long, he became prominent in the profession, and was elected to the lower house of the State legislature (1823-25). In 1824 he married Sarah Childress; they had no children. During this period, he initiated a lifetime political alliance and friendship with Gen. Andrew Jackson, a friend of his father. Sarah Polk During Polk's years in the U.S. House of Representatives (1825-39), including the speakership (1835-39), he came to lead Jackson's followers. During the years 1839-41, he served as Governor of Tennessee, but was afterward twice defeated for reelection. In 1840 he acquired Polk Place, in Nashville, his principal residence for the rest of his life.

59. American President Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes a look at the major issues facing polk's administration, lesson plans, and recommended links. http://www.americanpresident.org/history/jamespolk/

Your name Email City State Question Presidency in History James Polk Biography A Life in Brief document.write(""); Presidency in History Biography First Lady Cabinet ... Presidency in Action search: James Knox Polk (1845-1849) 11th President of the United States Vice President : George M. Dallas Born : November 2, 1795, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Nickname : "Young Hickory" Education : University of North Carolina (graduated 1818) Religion : Presbyterian Marriage : January 1, 1824, to Sarah Childress (1803-91) Children : None Career : Lawyer Political Party : Democrat Writings The Diary of James K. Polk (4 vols., 1910), ed. by Milo M. Quaife; Correspondence of James K. Polk , 6 vols. (1969- ) Died : June 15, 1849, Nashville, Tennessee Buried : State Capitol Grounds, Nashville, Tennessee Consulting Editor Biography: A Life in Brief Under James Knox Polk, the United States grew by more than a million square miles, across Texas and New Mexico to California and even Oregon. More than any other President, Polk exercised "Manifest Destiny," a phrase coined by a magazine to express the conviction that the United States was entitled to rule as much of the continent as it could acquire. He successfully waged war against Mexico, and thereby obtained for the U.S. most of its present boundaries as a nation. A man of firm personal principles, he kept his word to retire after a single term, although he could easily have won reelection. Yet he is regarded today by most historians not as a great President but as one who missed opportunities. He may have been the last chief executive with enough voter support to have addressed the moral issue of slavery, but he failed to understand the depth of popular emotion over the westward expansion of the South's "peculiar institution." This failure on his part left the issue of slavery unaddressed and thus unresolved at the end of his term in 1849.

60. HistoryBuff.com -- James Knox Polk's Inaugural Address president polk's inaugration speech delivered in Washington, DC, on March 4, 1845. http://www.historybuff.com/presidents/polk.html

Sign up for the HistoryBuff.com FREE E-zine Monthly Trivia Contests - 10 Prizes Each Month! Brainteasers, Little Known History, etc. We won't sell, trade or give away your email address! About HistoryBuff Visitor Survey Help Support HistoyBuff.com Newspaper Collecting ... Online Exhibits secret_write("help","Help By Email",""); James Knox Polk Inaugural Address Given at Capitol Building, Washington, DC Tuesday, March 4, 1845 The inaugural ceremonies of former Tennessee Governor and Speaker of the House James Knox Polk were conducted before a large crowd that stood in the pouring rain. The popular politician had been nominated on the ninth ballot as his party's candidate. His name had not been in nomination until the third polling of the delegates at the national convention. The outgoing President Tyler, who had taken office upon the death of William Henry Harrison, rode to the Capitol with Mr. Polk. The oath of office was administered on the East Portico by Chief Justice Roger Taney. The events of the ceremony were telegraphed to Baltimore by Samuel Morse on his year-old invention. Fellow citizens, without solicitation on my part, I have been chosen by the free and voluntary suffrages of my countrymen to the most honorable and most responsible office on earth. I am deeply impressed with gratitude for the confidence reposed in me. Honored with this distinguished consideration at an earlier period of life than any of my predecessors, I can not disguise the diffidence with which I am about to enter on the discharge of my official duties.

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