James K. Polk
11th President of the United States
Born
November 2nd, 1795
229 years ago
Died
June 15th, 1849
176 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A lawyer and politician served as the 11th President of the United States from 1845 to 1849. Focused on territorial expansion, his administration oversaw the annexation of Texas and the acquisition of Oregon and California following the Mexican-American War. Polk implemented policies that prioritized economic growth and territorial expansion to fulfill the doctrine of Manifest Destiny.
Annexed Texas
Acquired Oregon Territory
Oversaw Mexican-American War
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