James K. Polk
11th President of the United States
Personal Information
- Born
- 11/2/1795 in Pineville, North Carolina
- Died
- 6/15/1849 in Nashville, Tennessee(Age 53)
- Burial Location
- Tennessee State Capitol, Nashville, Tennessee
Term in Office
- Party
- Democratic
- Years
- 1845 - 1849
- Running Mate
- George M. Dallas
- Age When Elected
- 49
Significant Events
Mexican-American War
4/25/1846
Conflict between the U.S. and Mexico, resulting in the acquisition of territories in the southwest.
Oregon Treaty
6/15/1846
Established the U.S.-Canada border along the 49th parallel in the Pacific Northwest.