Presidency of James K. Polk
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Presidency of James K. Polk
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The presidency of James K. Polk began on March 4, 1845, when James K. Polk was inaugurated as President of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1849. He was a Democrat, and assumed office after defeating Whig Henry Clay in the 1844 presidential election. Polk left office after one term, fulfilling a campaign pledge he made in 1844, and he was succeeded by Whig Zachary Taylor. A close ally of Andrew Jackson, Polk's presidency reflected his adherence to the ideals of Jacksonian democracy and m
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U.S. presidential administration from 1845 to 1849
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidency_of_James_K._Polk
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2007-11-27T22:46:23Z
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2024-09-03T22:50:18Z
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