James K. Polk

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Meaning

11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)

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Concerned about his legacy, George W. Bush may yet live to see his name entered into the history of his country as the president who lost the American Southwest that James K. Polk won for the United States. Pat Buchanan

James K. Polk Nix, of Logan, was here this week. Source: Internet

Slave owner James K. Polk added the Southwest and California. Source: Internet

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