"James K. Polk, president during the beginning of the Mexican War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

James K. Polk

"James K. Polk, president during the beginning of the Mexican War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

(1795-1849) Eleventh president of the United States 1845-1849

James Knox Polk

(1795-1849) Eleventh president of the United States 1845-1849