Polk (p k), James Knox 1795-1849. The 11th President of the United States (1845-1849), whose term was marked by the establishment of the 49th parallel as the country's northern border (1846). |
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(Biographies / Polk, James Knox (1795-1849) M, US, POLITICS: statesman, POLITICS: head of state) James Knox. 1795-1849, US statesman; 11th president of the US (1845-49). During his administration, Texas and territory now included in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and California were added to the Union
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| Noun | 1. |  Polk - 11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849) |
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