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Hace 5 días · 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.
Hace 2 días · On December 5, 1848, US President James K. Polk confirmed the discovery of gold in an address to Congress. As a result, individuals seeking to benefit from the gold rush—later called the "forty-niners"—began moving to the Gold Country of California or "Mother Lode" from other countries and from other parts of the United States.
Hace 5 días · James K. Polk: August 20, 2009: 41,720,000 46,620,000 88,340,000 1845–1849 12 12th Zachary Taylor: November 19, 2009: 36,680,000 41,580,000 78,260,000 1849–1850 13 13th Millard Fillmore: February 18, 2010: 36,960,000 37,520,000 74,480,000 1850–1853 14 14th Franklin Pierce: May 20, 2010: 38,360,000 38,220,000 76,580,000 1853–1857 15 15th
Hace 4 días · "Discover the untold story of James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States, known for his unprecedented work ethic. Learn how his 12-hour workdays ...
Hace 1 día · The 1844 election was a showdown, with the Democrat James K. Polk narrowly defeating Whig Henry Clay on the Texas issue. John Mack Faragher's analysis of the political polarization between the parties is: Most Democrats were wholehearted supporters of expansion, whereas many Whigs (especially in the North) were opposed.
Hace 5 días · When the convention reconvened and held another ballot, James K. Polk, who shared many of Van Buren's views but favored immediate annexation, won 44 votes. On the ninth ballot, Van Buren's supporters withdrew his name from consideration, and Polk won the nomination.
Hace 1 día · President James K. Polk met with Lt. Archibald Gillespie to send him on a secret mission to California. He departed for Vera Cruz, Mexico, on November 16 carrying orders for Commodore John D. Sloat, commander of the Navy's Pacific Squadron, instructions for Larkin, and letters for Frémont.
