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PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY

James K. Polk

1845–1849

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James K. Polk served in the House of Representatives, including as speaker, and as governor of Tennessee before becoming president. His administration pursued territorial expansion, settled the Oregon boundary with Britain, and governed during the Mexican-American War. The resulting treaty transferred a large area of territory to the United States. Polk served one presidential term, from 1845 to 1849, and left office without seeking reelection.

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