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Notable Tennesseans
This PowerPoint has pages devoted to each of the 6 main historical figures in Tennessee. There is a summary of their personal facts and then bullet points about the important social impacts that they had. It is an excellently laid out...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Polk
A comprehensive site examining James Polk's life before the presidency, his campaigns, domestic and foreign affairs, life after the presidency, and his family. From the left-hand toolbar, select links detailing his cabinet and staff...
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James K. Polk Memorial Association's Site
The James K. Polk Memorial Association has compiled a thorough guide to his life which includes many pictures.
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum
Rutherford B. Hayes Center: Who Is James K. Polk?
This page features an analysis of the Democratic Party's decision to nominate the relatively unknown James Polk for their presidential candidate in 1844. This article gives insight into the political atmosphere of the time.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 11. James Knox Polk
A biography highlighting the professional life of President James Knox Polk. Discover details on his domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics as well as identifying what was going on during his term.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: James Polk
Short biography of James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States. Includes a color portrait.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: James K. Polk
James K. Polk was the "dark horse" candidate in the presidential election. To learn more about this president, the Library of Congress has a site complete with actual cartoons of the time.
PBS
James Knox Polk 1795 1849
This brief summary covers major aspects of Polk's presidency, including his support of Andrew Jackson's policies.
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James Polk
Biographical site about former president James K. Polk. Read on to learn about his presidency and view a picture of him.