The Journal said that Trump has told White House visitors that he admires Polk, known for his championing of America’s ...
Born: November 2, 1795, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina... James K. Polk, the original "dark horse" candidate, laid out his foreign policy and domestic aims early, achieved them in one term ...
The Charlotte area features two such birthplace sites -- one in Waxhaw for Andrew Jackson and one in Pineville for James Knox Polk. Museums exist at or near the birthplaces to educate the public ...