JAMES KNOX POLK

BASIC INFO SLIDE

• Born in Nov. 2, 1795
• Died in June 15, 1849
• From North Carolina
• Went to University of UNC of Chapel Hill
• He was a lawyer before being president

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• Was a state legislator for 2 years
• Served fourteen years in the House of Representatives
• Was the only president to be a speaker of the house

ELECTION SLIDE

• Elected on Nov. 5, 1844
• He took office on March 4, 1845
• He was part of the Democratic Party
• His running opponent was Henry Clay

EVENT SLIDE

• Gained the Oregon Territory
• Gained it by a treaty with England

ACCOMPLISHMENTS SLIDE

• Won the American-Mexican War
• Gained the Oregon Territory
• Considered one of the best one-term presidents ever

INTERESTING FACTS SLIDE

• Youngest president elected at the time
• Had no kids
• Died three months after he left office
• Wife banned dancing and liquor
• Nicknamed "Young Hickory"

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