James Knox Polk

James Knox Polk 1845-1849, $10 Million, Like his wife, Sarah Childress, Polk's father was a wealthy plantation owner and speculator.

The Net Worth Of Every American President, From Washington To Obama: 24/7 Wall Street 2011

James Knox Polk was about to become that leader and commander.

A Country of Vast Designs Robert W. Merry 2009

James Knox Polk was about to become that leader and commander.

A Country of Vast Designs Robert W. Merry 2009

The abstract follows:In these days of an historic presidential election, it may be fitting to recall the election of 1848 when the term of James Knox Polk expired and Zachary Taylor - "Old Rough and Ready" - was elected the President of the United States.

Archive 2008-11-01 Mary L. Dudziak 2008

The abstract follows:In these days of an historic presidential election, it may be fitting to recall the election of 1848 when the term of James Knox Polk expired and Zachary Taylor - "Old Rough and Ready" - was elected the President of the United States.

Simeone on President Atchison Dan Ernst 2008

As Mr. Borneman explains, that's how James Knox Polk planned it all along.

The First War of North and South 2008

Of the next nine presidents, only one, James Knox Polk, had a middle name.

Bill of Rights or Bill of Goods? 2008

It's amazing, when he was running in 1844, against James Knox Polk, the chairman ...

Henry Clay: Statesman for the Union 1992

The inaugural ceremonies of former Tennessee Governor and Speaker of the House James Knox Polk were conducted before a large crowd that stood in the pouring rain.

James Knox Polk: Inaugural Address 1989

Among the relics of special interest to Americans because of their association with historical personages, we beheld the well preserved carriages of Daniel Webster and James Knox Polk.

By Water to the Columbian Exposition Johanna S. Wisthaler