• James Knox Polk was born in North Carolina and at age 10 moved with his family to Tennessee. The journey to the frontier was hard for him, and he suffered from illness for most of his youth.

Nov. 26, 1946 - Aug. 19, 2018 James Arthur Polk, 71, departed this life, August 19, 2018. Services was held at Howell Funeral Home, in NC. He was a quiet and humble person, respected by all who ...

The James K. Polk Ancestral Home, also known as James K. Polk Home State Historic Site, is a historic house museum at 301 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee. Built in 1816, it is the only ...

• James Knox Polk was born in North Carolina and at age 10 moved with his family to Tennessee. The journey to the frontier was hard for him, and he suffered from illness for most of his youth.

Object Details Artist George Peter Alexander Healy, 15 Jul 1813 - 24 Jun 1894 Sitter James Knox Polk, 2 Nov 1795 - 15 Jun 1849 Exhibition Label Eleventh president, 1845–1849 The life and career of ...

When President James K. Polk was elected, however, he supported the Manifest Destiny doctrine, which said that the U.S.’s destiny was to expand to the Pacific Ocean.

Background/Early Life • James Knox Polk was born in North Carolina and at age 10 moved with his family to Tennessee. The journey to the frontier was hard for him, and he suffered from illness ...

Dr. James Polk plays the piano in a 1992 American-Statesman file photo. Polk was one of the first Black east Austin musicians who found success playing in integrated bands on the city's west side.

James Polk may not exactly be a household name, but for many in his home state of Tennessee, the nation’s 11th president is still regarded as a hero worthy of national recognition.

James K. Polk James Knox Polk was the 11th president of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. He previously was the 13th speaker of the House of Representatives and ninth governor of ...

Sitter James Knox Polk, 2 Nov 1795 - 15 Jun 1849 Credit Line Owner: San Antonio Museum Association Date 1844 Object number 77.944.40.P Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply Type Painting Medium ...