James K. Polk (dec 22, 1845 – jul 17, 1849)
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James Knox Polk was an American politician who served as the 11th President of the United States. Polk is considered by many the most effective president of the pre–Civil War era, having met during his four-year term every major domestic and foreign policy goal he had set.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 22, 1845
jul 17, 1849
~ 3 years and 6 months