James K. Polk11th President 1 term

Chris 4th grade

Introduction

• Born: James K. Polk was born on November 2, 1795 in North Carolina.

• Died: James K. Polk died on June 15, 1849 in Nashville Tennessee.

• Elected: James K. Polk was elected March 4, 1845 at the age of 49

• Political Party: Democrat• Interesting Fact: When he was running for president he

was not well known. Somebody running against said “Who’s James K. Polk”.

Early Life

• His parents were farmers and he was the oldest of ten.

• His parents names were Samuel and Jane Polk.• James K. Polk was home schooled and could

not help on the farm.• A doctor gave him a operation when he was

16.

Early life

• He went to North Carolina for his college education.

• At North Carolina he was one of the best students on campus.

• He graduated at the top of his class.

Family Life

• James K. Polk was married.• His wife’s name was Sara Childress.• They had no children or pets.

Works Cited

• World book students challenging.• http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/ao855114.

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