James K. Polk
By (author): "Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., John Seigenthaler"
Publish Date:
February 1st 2003
ISBN0805069429
ISBN139780805069426
AsinJames K. Polk
CharactersJames K. Polk
Original titleJames K. Polk (The American Presidents)
SeriesThe American Presidents #11
The story of a pivotal president who watched over our westward expansion and solidified the dream of Jacksonian democracyJames K. Polk was a shrewd and decisive commander in chief, the youngest president elected to guide the still-young nation, who served as Speaker of the House and governor of Tennessee before taking office in 1845. Considered a natural successor to Andrew Jackson, "Young Hickory" miraculously revived his floundering political career by riding a wave of public sentiment in favor of annexing the Republic of Texas to the Union.
