America, The Land of Stars and Stripes

James Knox Polk


Presidency term: 1845-1849
Birth: Nov. 2, 1795
Death: June 15, 1849
First Lady: Sarah Polk
Political Party: Democratic
Vice President: George M. Dallas
Did you know: Sarah Polk was the only first lady to be a president's official secretary. Polk's government issued the nation's first postage stamp.