Career of James Knox Polk - Politician, Statesman
Member of Tennessee House of Representatives, 1823-25
Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1825-39
Speaker of the House, 1835-39
Governor of Tennessee, 1839-41
Place of Death - James Knox Polk June 15, 1849 in Nashville, Tennessee 
Next President: President Zachary Taylor

Major events in the biography of President James Knox Polk
Mexican War begins and ends. Acquired California from Mexico. 3 states admitted.

Facts and History in the biography of President James Knox Polk
James Knox Polk was a workaholic who worked long hours. In 1825, he was elected to the House of Representatives and became Jackson's floor leader in the fight against the Bank. In 1835, he became Speaker of the House. In 1839 he was elected governor of Tennessee. His term as President was 1845-1849. Polk achieved his four major objectives - the acquisition of California, the settlement of the Oregon question, the reduction of the tariff, and the establishment of the independent treasury. He also enlarged the Monroe Doctrine.

Presidential Facts and Trivia in response to the question who was President James Knox Polk

• Description of President James Knox Polk - Height 5 feet 8 inches

• James Polk suffered from the following illnesses : cholera
• James Polk owned slaves
• Polk was the first president in office to have his photo taken in 1849
• Died shortly after leaving office. It is believed that Polk worked so hard whilst President that he weakened himself physically and died as a result 
• James Polk Age at Inauguration - 49 years old
• James Polk Age at Death - 53 years old
• Presidential Facts and Trivia in response to the question who was James Knox Polk

President Coin or President Dollar Bill
The United States has placed likenesses of the Presidents on many types of coins and currency. James Knox Polk has not appeared on US currency.