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Polk recibió solamente un voto electoral para su vicepresidencia. En su estado de Tennessee, Polk también perdió su campaña de reelección a James C. Jones en 1841 por 3,243 votos. 35 Después en 1843 reto a Jones para la gobernatura y se dedicaron a debates a través del estado.
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.
10 de may. de 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).
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.
29 de oct. de 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.
James K. Polk - 11th President, Expansionist, Manifest Destiny: Not yet 50 years of age, Polk was the youngest successful presidential candidate up to that time. He entered the presidency full of eagerness and with an expressed zeal to put his aims into effect.
James K. Polk, (born Nov. 2, 1795, Mecklenburg county, N.C., U.S.—died June 15, 1849, Nashville, Tenn.), 11th president of the U.S. (1845–49). He was a friend and supporter of Andrew Jackson, who helped Polk win election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1825.
