Facts about James Knox Polk

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James Knox Polk

Who was James Polk?

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Eleventh President - James Knox Polk
James Polk Lifespan - 1795 - 1849 
Place of Birth - November 2, 1795 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina 
Term as President - 1845-1849
Political Party - Democrat
Vice President / Vice Presidents - George M. Dallas
Religion - Methodist
James Polk Education - University of North Carolina
James Knox Polk, Military Experience - Mexican War
Name of Wife - James Polk was married to Sarah Childress Polk in 1824 
Career of James Knox Polk - Politician, Statesman
Member of Tennessee House of Representatives, 1823-25
Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1825-39
Speaker of the House, 1835-39
Governor of Tennessee, 1839-41
Place of Death - James Knox Polk June 15, 1849 in Nashville, Tennessee 
Next President: President Zachary Taylor
 

Major events in the biography of President James Knox Polk
Mexican War begins and ends. Acquired California from Mexico. 3 states admitted.

Facts and History in the biography of President James Knox Polk
James Knox Polk was a workaholic who worked long hours. In 1825, he was elected to the House of Representatives and became Jackson's floor leader in the fight against the Bank. In 1835, he became Speaker of the House. In 1839 he was elected governor of Tennessee. His term as President was 1845-1849. Polk achieved his four major objectives - the acquisition of California, the settlement of the Oregon question, the reduction of the tariff, and the establishment of the independent treasury. He also enlarged the Monroe Doctrine.

Presidential Facts and Trivia in response to the question who was President James Knox Polk

• Description of President James Knox Polk - Height 5 feet 8 inches

• James Polk suffered from the following illnesses : cholera
• James Polk owned slaves
• Polk was the first president in office to have his photo taken in 1849
• Died shortly after leaving office. It is believed that Polk worked so hard whilst President that he weakened himself physically and died as a result 
• James Polk Age at Inauguration - 49 years old
• James Polk Age at Death - 53 years old
• Presidential Facts and Trivia in response to the question who was James Knox Polk

President Coin or President Dollar Bill (more Presidential Facts and Trivia in response to the question who was James Knox Polk )
Presidential Money. The United States has placed likenesses of the Presidents on many types of coins and currency. James Knox Polk has not appeared on US currency.

President James Knox Polk and the Constitution of the US (17th September,1787)

Information and Facts about any President of America is incomplete without explaining his role and his power in the government of the country. We have therefore included this section regarding the US Constitution. Under the U.S. Constitution the president is the head of state, the commander in chief of the armed forces and is also the chief executive of the federal government.

Facts about Eligibility
Article 2, Section 1, this section of the U.S. Constitution sets the requirements to hold office.

• A natural born citizen of the US

• A resident of the US for 14 years
• Thirty-five years of age

Facts about Term of Office
Following election he, and the Vice President, shall hold his office during the term of four years. ( The twenty-second amendment, which started with the inauguration of Dwight Eisenhower, limits the this to two terms)

President's Executive Oath of Office
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." 
United States Constitution, Article II, Section 1, Clause 8

Facts about Main Presidential Duties and power

• Commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the United States

• In times of war or national emergency to manage the national economy and protect the security of the United States
• Nomination of the heads of all executive departments and agencies (Subject to Senate confirmation)
• Preparing the budget of the United States, although the Congress must approve it.
• Presidential legislative powers - The status of the country and his legislative proposals for the upcoming year are given in the annual State of the Union Address.

Facts about Presidential judicial power

• Appointing important public officials such as ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls and judges of the Supreme Court.

• Granting reprieves and pardons to anyone convicted of breaking a federal law — except in a case of impeachment.

Facts about Presidential power in foreign affairs

• Federal official primarily responsible for the relations of the United States with foreign nations.

• To make treaties and appoint ambassadors, ministers, and consuls (provided two thirds of the Senators present concur). 
• To receive foreign ambassadors and other public officials. 

Facts about the Great American President James Knox Polk

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