The base will be renamed in honor of Gen. James H. Polk, who was a distinguished military leader who served in World War II, ...

James David Polk is 80 years old, born on May 24, 1945 in Scottsburg. Polk enlisted in the U.S. Marines at age 17 in 1963. He completed his basic military training and his Advanced Individual Training ...

Print shows a scene from the Battle of Monterrey, led by General Zachary Taylor and General William J. Worth, during the Mexican-American War.1855. Library of Congress. In 1844, President James K ...

James K. Polk. One author notes, “Manifest Destiny touched the issues of religion, money, race, patriotism and morality. These clashed in the 1840s as a truly great drama of regional conflict.” ...

James K. Polk. James Knox Polk was the 11th president of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. ... and the Mexican Cession after winning the Mexican–American War. ...

James K. Polk 1845 – 1849. At a Glance Video Search Life Portrait Survey Result. ... Polk successfully took the U.S. to war with Mexico, gaining over half a million square miles of land.