James K. Polk, the original "dark horse" candidate ... The British refused to relinquish their hold on British North America and a compromise was reached, extending the border between the United ...

His was, no doubt, the most accomplished presidency in the 64 years between George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s. And where Washington and Lincoln had arrived at moments freighted with destiny ...

Not since the presidency of James K. Polk, circa 1845, has a single president made such a large change as Joe Biden in the territorial scale of the United States. Polk, however, expanded America’s ...

In 1845, President James K. Polk embraced a similar vision for territorial expansion. He supported Texas annexation-then controlled by pro-slavery Anglo American settlers that had declared ...

In 1844, James K. Polk became the first dark horse candidate to win the presidency, beating Henry Clay. Polk promised that he would be a one-term president. Challenges: James K. Polk was an avowed ...

LEXINGTON - Authorities believe a body found along South Mill Run Road Sunday morning to be the missing man from Polk whose vehicle was found parked at the rear of Der Dutchman Restaurant on Ohio 97.

The Era of Censored Social Media Is Over — for America The Battle for Religious Liberty Is Far from Over Is Donald Trump the Next James K. Polk? If the ‘high IQs’ of the establishment have ...

The Era of Censored Social Media Is Over — for America The Battle for Religious Liberty Is Far from Over Is Donald Trump the Next James K. Polk? Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks during ...

“54°40′ or Fight” was the slogan of supporters of James K. Polk in the 1844 presidential ... equivalent to around 80% of America’s in the decade before the pandemic, will be just 70% ...

Anti-Catholic sentiment in the States gave men like John Riley little reason to continue to pay allegiance to the stars and stripes Francine Uenuma Page 1 of 1 Explore Subscribe Newsletters ...