James K. Polk
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| 11th President of the United States | |
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| March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Vice President(s) | George M. Dallas |
| Came after | John Tyler |
| Came before | Zachary Taylor |
| Born | November 2, 1795 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
| Died | June 15, 1849 Nashville, Tennessee |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Married to | Sarah Childress Polk |
James Knox Polk (November 2, 1795–June 15, 1849) was the eleventh President of the United States, his term was from March 4, 1845 to March 3, 1849.During his term in office he got Oregon from England and other western states from Mexico.
[edit] Early Life
James Knox Polk is born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was a smart boy and he went to University of North Carolina.
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