“Under the benignant providence of Almighty God the representatives of the States and of the people are again brought together to deliberate for the public good.”

— James K. Polk

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About James K. Polk

Politician • American

James K. Polk served as the 11th U.S. President from 1845 to 1849 and was a key figure in the era of American expansion. A protégé of Andrew Jackson, he was a firm believer in 'Manifest Destiny,' the idea that the...

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