James K. Polk
James K. Polk was the 11th president of the U.S., in office from 1845 until 1849. The inauguration of James K. Polk was the first to ever be broadcasted in the news…by telegraph! While he was in office, U.S. territory greatly expanded, mainly due to the Mexican Cession of 1848. Polk is also remembered for annexing Texas and for leading America to victory during the Mexican-American War.
James K. Polk
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