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James K. Polk (1795-1849), a Jacksonian Democrat, was the eleventh president of the United States, elected in 1844. One of the strongest proponents of "Manifest Destiny," his administration saw the annexation of the Oregon Territory south of the 49th parallel through a treaty with Britain, as well as most of what is now the American Southest by precipitating a war with Mexico.

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James K. Polk Ancestral Home The only surviving residence of the eleventh U.S. President excluding the White House. Includes photos of the home and brief biography of Polk. www.jameskpolk.com

Inagurual Address of James Knox Polk President Polk's inaugration speech delivered in Washington, DC, on March 4, 1845. www.historybuff.com/presidents/polk.html

James K. Polk Short biography from the official White House web site. www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/jp11.html

200 Candles and a Postage Stamp Tells about Polk's childhood and family life. pr.tennessee.edu/alumnus/fall95/stamp.html

The American President: James Polk Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes a look at the major issues facing Polk's administration, lesson plans, and recommended links. www.americanpresident.org/history/jamespolk

James Knox Polk Provides a biography of American President James Knox Polk. Includes his portrait and a list of places named after him. www.usa-presidents.info/polk.htm

Encyclopedia Americana: James Polk A detailed biography written for students. Includes Polk's inaugural addresses and a fact file. ap.grolier.com/article?assetid=0317430-00