Title
James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States
Caption
James K. Polk (1795-1849) 11th president of the United States. James Knox Polk served as the 17th Speaker of the House of Representatives and Governor of Tennessee. Polk was the surprise candidate for president in 1844, defeating Henry Clay of the rival Whig Party by promising to invade and annex Texas.
Date
1846
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A16_478
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (2,2Mb) / 14,0in x 16,6in / 4209 x 4983 (300dpi)