james k. polk

By mk.ksenich

  • james k polk was born

  • graduated from north carolina at chapel hill

  • he was elected to the state legislature

  • he married sarah childress polk

  • then elected to US house of representatives

  • won the election as the dark horse candidate

  • his presidency began

  • mexican war happened while in office

  • mexican war ended

  • university of Wisconsin begins in 1 room with 20 students

  • territory of Minnesota organizes

  • polks presidency ended

  • safety pin was patented by Walter Hunt

  • james k polk died