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James Knox Polk ( November 2, 1795– June 15, 1849) was the eleventh President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849. Polk was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina but mostly lived in and represented the state of Tennessee. A Democrat, Polk served as Speaker of the House (1835–1839) and governor of Tennessee (1839–1841) prior to becoming president. Polk was the first president who retired after one term and did not seek reelection. He is noted for his success in winning a war with Mexico and adding vast new territories. He lowered the tariff and established a treasury system that lasted until 1913. A " dark horse" in 1844, he fulfilled his promise to serve only one term, and died three months after his term ended.
His single term in office is most notable for the largest expansion (in area) of the nation's boundaries (exceeding even the Louisiana Purchase), through the negotiated establishment of the Oregon Territory and the purchase of 1.2 million square miles through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo that ended the Mexican–American War. The expansionism, however, opened a furious debate over slavery in the new territories that was resolved by the Compromise of 1850. He signed the Walker Tariff that brought an era of near free trade to the country until 1861. He oversaw the opening of the U.S. Naval Academy, the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument, and the issuance of the first postage stamps in the United States. He was the first President of the United States ever to be photographed. Scholars have ranked him #10 to #12 on the list of greatest presidents for his ability to set an agenda and achieve all of it.I hope this is helpful
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The Republic of Texas and the Oregon Territory
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James K. Polk was the President of the United States between 1845 and 1849. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and a supported of Andrew Jackson. Two of his greatest achievements was the expansion of the country with the annexation of Texas, and the acquisition of the Oregon Territory. He was also responsible to a large extent of the victory in the Mexican-American War.
