Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: James Polk
The U.S. Congress site from the Biographical Directory contains a brief summary of the life of James Polk complete with a picture.
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Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: James K. Polk [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of James K. Polk itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: James Knox Polk
Read the text of the speech given by James K. Polk at his inauguration on March 4, 1845.
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.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Knox Polk:campaign and Election of 1844
The campaign and election of 1844 showed the rising difference in the nation between Whigs and Democrats and sections of the country. Showing the true development of the two-party system, it also gave rise to the term, "dark horse."
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Conflict of Cultures: President Polk and the Taking of the West
Lesson and activity on conflict of cultures in which students study U.S. overtaking lands of Mexico and California and form policy on property rights and citizenship of conquered cultures. Activity guidelines, questions for discussion...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: 1846: Portrait of a Nation
This site provides a glimpse into the United States in the year 1846. James Polk was president and the Westward Expansion was in full force. The site has nice historical photographs.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: The Election of 1844
Read about the election of 1844 and the views of the two candidates, James Polk and Henry Clay.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President James K. Polk for Kids
Study the biography of the 11th president of the United States named James K. Polk.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: James K. Polk
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about James K. Polk.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Polk
The eleventh President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1845 to March 3, 1849. Polk was born in Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, but mostly lived in and represented state of Tennessee.
PBS
Pbs: New Perspectives on the West
This in-depth resource presents a history of the American West from pre-Columbian times until World War I with profiles, documents, and images. It encourages visitors to link these into patterns of historical meaning for themselves....
Sacramento Bee
The Sacramento Bee: Polk Is Caught in the Rush
This site discusses James K. Polk's place in the gold rush of California in the 1840's.
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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.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: James K. Polk House
This house, built in 1816 was the home of future President James K. Polk for several years when he was a young man.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James K. Polk
James K. Polk, president during the beginning of the Mexican War.-E. Benjamin Andrews 1895
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James K. Polk
James K. Polk, eleventh president of the United States, known for his expansionist policies.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Leonidas Polk
Leonidas Polk (April 10, 1806 - June 14, 1864) was a Confederate general who was once a planter in Maury County, Tennessee, and a second cousin of President James K. Polk.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sarah Childress Polk
The wife of James K. Polk. She was First Lady of the United States from March 4, 1845 to March 3, 1849.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
Other
Global Security: 54 40 or Fight
Describes the significant territorial changes that took place in the United States under the presidency of James K. Polk. These included the annexation of Texas, the settling of the dispute with Great Britain over claims to Oregon...