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2. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Died: June 15, 1849,
Born: November 2, 1795,
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Died: June 15, 1849,
Nashville, Tennessee
History during his presidency:
1846
Dispute with Britain over the Oregon
Territory settled. Both nations
get a part of the territory.
1848
Treaty of 1848 with Mexico
gave the U.S. control
over California, New Mexico, Arizona,
Nevada, Utah and parts of Colorado
and Wyoming.
Gold discovered in
California in December.
Education: Graduated from the
University of North Carolina (1818) Occupation: Lawyer Political Party: Democrat
James K. Polk was the most awesome president in our history. Without him the size of our country would be nothing like it is today. He helped the Mormons find a home in Salt Lake City, he signed a peace treaty with Mexico and he gave the nation Oregon. Why is this guy NOT on money?!