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Official portrait of James K. Polk

The Desk · Presidencies · 11th

James K. Polk

Democratic administration. Credits below cover Floor watchlist bills signed or vetoed in this term, plus curated Desk instruments, not every presidential action from the archive.

Birthday
Nov 2, 1795
Party
Democratic
Term
Mar 4, 1845 – Mar 4, 1849
Vice president
George Mifflin Dallas
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In the news

Recent reporting that mentions James K. Polk.

In the news

Recent reporting that mentions James K. Polk.

  • Polk State College·Oct 5, 2026

    Polk State celebrates 90 days with President Kamoutsas

  • The Tennessean·Jul 2, 2026

    Take a peek inside President James K. Polk Home and Museum

  • The Alpena News·Jun 22, 2026

    Not following the example of President James K. Polk

  • Polk State College·Jun 3, 2026

    Polk State College names Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as its sixth president

  • In Pursuit | Substack·Apr 28, 2026

    James K. Polk by Matthew Costello

  • Polk State College·Apr 13, 2026

    Polk State College launches search for sixth president

  • WZTV·Feb 26, 2026

    The tale of Tennessee presidents Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson

  • Polk State College·Feb 6, 2026

    Polk State College and community celebrate President Falconetti

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