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A brief biography of James K. Polk, who expanded the United States to the Pacific Coast.

Contains key facts about the life of James K. Polk from his childhood to his assassination, focusing on his political career and his term as the eleventh president of the United States.

A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President.

Looks at the Mexican-American war and its divisive role in United States politics, evaluates its impact on the careers of James Polk, Henry Clay, and Abraham Lincoln, and how it set the stage for the American Civil War.

Chronicles the life of James K. Polk, discussing his childhood in a prominent frontier family, rise in public office, years in the House of Representatives, influential four years as President, lasting impact on American history, and other related topics.

Explores the life and political career of James K. Polk and outlines his many accomplishments during his term as president of the United States. Features full-color illustrations and a glossary.

Explores how President James Polk sought to hide from public knowledge the fact that, while he was president, he was secretly buying as many slaves as his plantation revenues permitted.

Chronicles the life of James K. Polk, from childhood to the presidency and beyond.

Traces the life of the eleventh president, who established an independent Treasury. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to James K. Polk.

Contains key facts about the life of James K. Polk from his childhood to his assassination, focusing on his political career and his term as the eleventh president of the United States. Includes a timeline, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.