James K. Polk

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James Knox Polk (pronounced /ˈpoʊk/ POKE) (November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was the 11th President of the United States (1845–1849). Polk was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, but mostly lived in and represented the state of Tennessee. A Democrat, Polk served as Speaker of the House (1835–1839) and Governor of Tennessee (1839–1841) before becoming president. A firm supporter of Andrew Jackson, Polk was the last strong pre-Civil War pre... more
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  • Nov 2, 1795

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  • Jun 15, 1849 (age 53 years)

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George M. Dallas

George Mifflin Dallas (July 10, 1792 – December 31, 1864) was a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and the 11th Vice President of the United States, serving under James K. Polk. George Mifflin Dallas was born on July 10, 1792, to Alexander James Dallas and Arabella Smith Dallas in Philadelphia. Dallas...

The 11th President of the United States

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John Tyler

John Tyler, Jr. (March 29, 1790 – January 18, 1862) was the tenth President of the United States (1841–1845) and the first to succeed to the office...

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Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was an American military leader and the 12th President of the United States. Known as "Old Rough...

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Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Jurisdiction of office District represented (if position is district-related) From To
  • Mar 4, 1845
  • Mar 4, 1849
  • Oct 14, 1839
  • Oct 15, 1841
  • Mar 4, 1825
  • Mar 3, 1833
  • Mar 4, 1833
  • Mar 3, 1939
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  • Mar 8, 1845
  • Mar 5, 1849
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