U.S. President Profile James Knox Polk

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About the U.S. President James Knox Polk, his birth and death date and location, date and highlights of his term.

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JAMES KNOX POLK

11th President, Democrat

Born: Nov. 2, 1795, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Presidential Term: Mar. 4, 1845-Mar. 4, 1849. Highlights in Office: Mexican-American War, which caused Mexico to cede 500,000 sq. mi. of territory to the U.S.; treaty with Great Britain established Oregon boundary at 49th parallel. Died: June 15, 1849, Nashville, Tenn., from diarrhea.


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