James K Polk ( President #11) (1845-1849)

Eleventh President of the United States of America

James K. Polk is number 11.

 It was said he was a successful politician.

He settled the border conflict between Canada and Oregon.

He was president from coast to coast.

James K Polk was said to lack charisma and fame. 

When he first ran for president no one know him.

Even his opponent had to ask.

"Who is James K Polk?"

James K Polk had a long term relationship with his secretary.

She was a married women.

 The secretary was married to the President

Her husband was James K Polk.

James K Polk's wife was not well liked.

She did not allow card playing, dancing or drinking.

I wonder if they were ever allowed to have fun?

He loved her and that's all that matters.

James K Polk wanted Texas in the union.

This led to the Mexican war.

The U.S. was victorious.

James K. Polk had acquired Oregon, Idaho, Washington, New Mexico and more.

James K Polk left the presidency in 1849.

He was so tired and worn out.

He didn't have much of a retirement.

He died 103 days after he left office.

 

Reviews

[Ahmad Cox]

I always live the light spin on the presidents

[Coyote Poetry]

He did a lot. He expanded the USA to double it size. I didn't know he had a side girlfriend. Interesting facts on a good President. Thank you.
Coyote

[MandaBear]

His secretary was his wife. I rewrote it after you said that I didn't word it right. Thank you for pointing it out so I could fix it!