James Polk

James K. Polk (November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was the 11th President of the United States of America, serving from 1845-1849. Prior to his presidency, he was Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1835 to 1839 and the Governor of Tennessee from 1839 to 1841.
==Background==
As president, Polk significantly expanded the territory of the United States through the annexation of Texas, the Oregon Territory and the Mexican Cession. He led the nation through the Mexican-American War and lived up to virtually every policy goal and campaign promise that he made prior to becoming president. He pledged to serve only term as president, and did not seek re-election, instead retiring to his home in Tennessee and dying just three months after leaving office.
==Notes==
The athlete exam at the Pioneer Scout camp lists Polk as an incorrect answer to which U.S. president had a reputation as a wrestler.
==Appearances==
James Polk is mentioned only in Fallout 76, introduced in the Wild Appalachia update.
Category:Wild Appalachia mentioned-only characters
Category:Presidents of the U.S.A.
Category:Historical figures