In his single term from 1845 to 1849, President James K. Polk extended the United States from sea to shining sea. Polk maintained a “keen ability to balance the diverse desires of the nation ...

…If James K. Polk came of age intellectually during his two and a half years at Chapel Hill, Tennessee in the interim had also come of age. In fact, the state was booming. Even in Columbia ...

Turns out Donald Trump gauges his esteem for presidential predecessors by how well their portraits fit into his White House ...

Biden Should Make James K. Polk's One-Term Pledge And 'Make America Normal Again' Published Jan 03, 2018 at 6:00 AM EST Updated Apr 25, 2019 at 12:04 PM EDT By Gersh Kuntzman ...

As Republicans tout Romney's potential Polk-like qualities, we would do well to reevaluate the anecdote at the heart of the myth of the 11th president's success.

Sitter James Knox Polk, 2 Nov 1795 - 15 Jun 1849 Credit Line Owner: Amon Carter Museum of American Art Date c. 1847-49 Object number P1981.65.12 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply Type ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Now to “Young Hickory” - James K. Polk. Prior to becoming the 11th president - Polk began his career in politics in the Tennessee legislature. In 1825, Polk ...

Object Details author Sellers, Charles Grier Notes Vol. 2 has title: James K. Polk, continentalist, 1843-1846 Contents [v. 1] Jacksonian, 1795-1843 -- Old Mecklenberg -- Growing up with the West -- ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The building that houses the James K. Polk Theater was evacuated after a suspicious package was reported on Monday morning. The Nashville Fire Department responded to the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee National Guard celebrated the life and legacy of former President James K. Polk in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tenn ...