James K. Polk By David_Castellanos Period: Nov 2, 1795 to Jun 15, 1849 The Life of James K. Polk Nov 2, 1796 James K. Polk born in a farm house in Pineville, North Carolina. James K. Polk born in a farm house in Pineville, North Carolina. May 5, 1812 Urinary Stones Surgically Removed (Brandy Anesthetic) May 1, 1824 Marries Sarah Childress May 7, 1844 Nominated Vice President of Democratic Convention Feb 28, 1845 Texas Added to the Union May 4, 1845 Elected President May 11, 1846 Mexico had "invaded our territory and shed American blood upon the American soil." Dec 28, 1846 Iowa Becomes a State May 29, 1848 Wisconsin Becomes a State Mar 3, 1849 Department of the Interior
