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James Knox Polk war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker. Er amtierte vom 4. März 1845 bis zum 4. März 1849 als elfter Staatspräsident. Davor war er zunächst Sprecher des Repräsentantenhauses und anschließend Gouverneur des Bundesstaats Tennessee. Polks Amtszeit war besonders geprägt durch seine annexionistische Außenpolitik. Als ...
James Knox Polk (/ p oʊ k /; November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was the 11th president of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. He also served as the 13th speaker of the House of Representatives from 1835 to 1839 and the ninth governor of Tennessee from 1839 to 1841.
29. Okt. 2009 · Learn about James Polk, the 11th U.S. president who expanded the nation's territory by one-third and led the Mexican-American War. Find out about his early life, political career, achievements and death.
Learn about the life and achievements of James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States and the last strong President until the Civil War. He expanded the nation's territory by acquiring Texas, Oregon, and California, but also faced the slavery issue and died in office.
10. Mai 2024 · James K. Polk (born November 2, 1795, Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, U.S.—died June 15, 1849, Nashville, Tennessee) was the 11th president of the United States (1845–49). Under his leadership, the United States fought the Mexican War (1846–48) and acquired vast territories along the Pacific coast and in the Southwest.
Erfahren Sie alles, was Sie über James K. Polk wissen sollten. Eine Biografie des 11. US-Präsidenten. Jetzt mehr erfahren!
The presidency of James K. Polk began on March 4, 1845, when James K. Polk was inaugurated as President of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1849. He was a Democrat, and assumed office after defeating Whig Henry Clay in the 1844 presidential election.
