Polk, James K.

1. A political leader of the nineteenth century; Polk, a Democrat, was president from 1845 to 1849. An ardent believer in manifest destiny, he led the United States into the Mexican War. In his presidency, the United States acquired Texas and California and large territories in between.

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Polk, James K., character of his following, 234; and the Southwestern boundary, 287; elected President, 290, 310; estimate of, 292; deceives Benton as to Texas, 313; displaces Blair, 317; relations with various portions of Democratic party, 317, 318.

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Polk, James K., death of, 433; grave of, 488.

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Polk, James K., 138, 171, 177, 182, 195, 372.

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Polk, James K., nominated for President, 75; elected; declares war with Mexico, 76.

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Polk, James K., presidential candidacy, 70; indorsed by Douglas, 80;inaugural of, 98;on Oregon, 99;negotiates with Great Britain, 103-104;war message of, 105;and Douglas, 105-106;announces Oregon treaty, 106;covets California, 109;and appointments, 114, 118-119;urges indemnity, 127;and slavery in Territories, 131;proposes territorial governments, 133;proposes statehood bills, 135.

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