President James K. Polk has returned to the White House as commentators find the thread of his themes in the man who brought ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Worth, during the Mexican-American War.1855. Library of Congress. In 1844, President James K. Polk ran on a Democratic platform that supported manifest destiny, the idea that Americans were ...

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 ...