James K. Polk

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James K. Polk

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Famous Quote

• "There is more selfishness and less principle
  among members of Congress ... than I had any
  conception of, before I became President of the
  U.S."

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Interesting Facts

• Polk was the first president to have his
  inauguration report by telegraph.
• Polk survived a gallstone operation at age 17
  without anesthesia.
• He was cold, silent, narrow, and ungenerous
  person.

• James was the olds of ten children.
• Polks short height and speeches on behalf of the
  Democratic party won him the nickname of Napoleon
  of the Stump.

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James K. Polk

• He was the 11 president.
• His Vice-President was John Tyler.
• His birthday is November 2, 1795.
• He died June 15, 1849. His wife was Sarah
  Childress.

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