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James K. Polk
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Born on November 22, 1975 in Mecklenbrug County, North Carolina
Died on June 15, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee
Died at the age of 53
Died 103 days after he left office
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His wife's name was Sarah Childress Polk:
For more information about Sarah, visit the link below.
He earned a degree at the University of North Carolina
His nickname was Young Hickory because he was so much like Andrew Jackson
He was the first Dark Horse President
He was governor of Tennessee for a 2-year term.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1825-1839)
First president to be a former Speaker of the House of Representatives (1835-1839)
He was the oldest of five brothers and four sisters.
Height: 5'8"
His wife Sarah hosted the first annual White House Thanksgiving Day Dinner
The Song "Hail to the Chief" was first played at his Inauguration
When he was 17, he had his gallstones removed without anesthetics
The doctor whom removed his gallstones was also the first doctor to remove an ovarian tumor successfully
His roommate in college was the first mayor of Florida
Sarah Childress Polk
James K. Polk Home and Museum
Located at 301 W. 7th Street in Downtown Columbia, TN.
James K. Polk Home and Museum