user: You are a structured reasoning expert tasked with solving problems step by step. 
You first think about the reasoning process in the mind and then provide the answer. The reasoning process and answer should be enclosed within <think> </think> and <answer> </answer> tags, respectively, i.e., <think> reasoning process here </think> <answer> answer here </answer>. 
Given a question and the associated knowledge graph triplets (entity, relation, entity), you are asked to answer the question with these triplets and your own knowledge. 
You can break down the original question into several sub-questions and explore the given knowledge graph to solve them step-by-step. If there are multiple possible answers, choose one as the final answer. 
After thinking, when you finally reach a conclusion, clearly state the answer within <answer> </answer> tags, i.e., <answer> answer here </answer>. 
Question: What office did Jame K Polk hold before he was president, and is currently held by Patrick McDonald? 
Knowledge Triplets: The final treaty gave the United States all the  Mexican territory Polk wanted, including California., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America, common.topic.notable_types, Book
He appointed Perry to naval post,  and Sholes as a postmaster He backed Santa Anna as Mexican President., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
franklin pierce appointed by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.subject, Franklin Pierce
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, franklin pierce appointed by james knox polk
James K. Polk, symbols.name_source.namesakes, Polk Street
He also engineered the lowering of tariffs on imports., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
Patrick McDonald, people.person.profession, Politician
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, Before he took office, Congress voted to annex Texas, a move favored by most Democrats.
Polk even disappointed Jackson, who wanted to reward an old ally, Amos Kendall , with the job of Washington postmaster., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
nathaniel hawthorne appointed by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, James K. Polk
United States Capitol, location.location.events, James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, He appointed Perry to naval post,  and Sholes as a postmaster He backed Santa Anna as Mexican President.
James K. Polk, common.image.size, m.02g0521
When he took office, Polk had announced he would not serve a second term., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America, common.topic.article, m.064f5k7
Walter R. Borneman, book.author.works_written, Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America
james knox polk passed over for john quincy adams, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.relation, passed over for
James K. Polk, common.image.appears_in_topic_gallery, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, people.person.place_of_birth, Pineville
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, time.event.locations, Washington, D.C.
Patrick McDonald, freebase.valuenotation.is_reviewed, Place of birth
Buchanan  and Polk supported him for election., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.contains_connections, andrew jackson supported by james knox polk
james knox polk passed over amos kendall, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.sentence, Polk even disappointed Jackson, who wanted to reward an old ally, Amos Kendall , with the job of Washington postmaster.
m.04j60kc, government.government_position_held.office_holder, James K. Polk
James K. Polk Presidential Campaign, 1844, common.topic.notable_types, Election campaign
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_from, james knox polk appointed nathaniel hawthorne
samuel finley breese morse telegraphed news of james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, James K. Polk
Correspondence of James K. Polk, common.topic.notable_for, g.125bty4pj
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, Like Jackson, Polk believed there was no need for a national bank.
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, Polk added extensive and valuable territory to the United States and restored the independence of the Treasury.
Picture 12.png, common.image.appears_in_topic_gallery, James K. Polk
franklin pierce appointed by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, James K. Polk
Correspondence of James K. Polk, Vol. 10: July-December 1845, common.topic.notable_for, g.1258k97jl
Patrick McDonald, government.politician.government_positions_held, m.0_ttnhz
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, This did not satisfy Polk.
James K. Polk, common.topic.article, m.042fc
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, time.event.locations, United States Capitol
President, common.topic.subject_of, MA$TADON
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, amos kendall turned down by james knox polk
Franklin Pierce, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, President James Polk made Pierce Federal District Attorney, after which he became prominent in local politics.
Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America, book.written_work.author, Walter R. Borneman
It is confidently believed that our system may be safely extended to the utmost bounds of our territorial limits..., media_common.quotation.source, Inaugural Address of James K. Polk
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, At 28, Polk was elected to the North Carolina State House of Representatives, where he served two years.
Stanley Eric Reinhart, people.person.place_of_birth, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, symbols.name_source.namesakes, Polk County
james knox polk appointed matthew calbraith perry, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, Matthew C. Perry
He appointed Perry to naval post,  and Sholes as a postmaster He backed Santa Anna as Mexican President., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.contains_connections, james knox polk appointed matthew calbraith perry
James K. Polk, book.book_subject.works, Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America
james knox polk passed over for john quincy adams, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, John Quincy Adams
James K. Polk, government.political_appointer.appointees, m.04kq1r9
James K. Polk, people.person.education, m.03l5_lg
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, andrew jackson supported by james knox polk
James K. Polk Presidential Campaign, 1844, common.topic.notable_for, g.1257kpk96
m.04j60kh, government.government_position_held.office_holder, James K. Polk
When the first American soldiers were killed, Polk got Congressional support for declaring war., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.next_sentence, America's success owed much to his vigor and unflagging attention to detail.
Samuel Polk, people.person.children, James K. Polk
james knox polk appointed nathaniel hawthorne, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.relation, appointed
James K. Polk, common.topic.notable_types, US President
James K. Polk, organization.organization_founder.organizations_founded, United States Naval Academy
James K. Polk, common.image.appears_in_topic_gallery, United States presidential election, 1844
At 28, Polk was elected to the North Carolina State House of Representatives, where he served two years., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
franklin pierce appointed by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.sentence, President James Polk made Pierce Federal District Attorney, after which he became prominent in local politics.
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, common.topic.notable_types, Event
James K. Polk, people.appointer.appointment_made, m.0hn416l
john quincy adams work related to james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, James K. Polk
m.0hn416l, people.appointment.appointed_by, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, common.image.size, m.03tdw8g
James K. Polk, book.book_subject.works, Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849
James K. Polk, common.topic.image, James K. Polk
Polk even disappointed Jackson, who wanted to reward an old ally, Amos Kendall , with the job of Washington postmaster., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.contains_connections, james knox polk passed over amos kendall
United States presidential inauguration, time.recurring_event.instances, James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration
James K. Polk, government.us_president.vice_president, George M. Dallas
James K. Polk, people.person.quotations, It is confidently believed that our system may be safely extended to the utmost bounds of our territorial limits...
Patrick McDonald, government.politician.party, m.0_ttnt5
United States Naval Academy, organization.organization.founders, James K. Polk
When he took office, Polk had announced he would not serve a second term., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.previous_sentence, During his presidency, the U.S. Naval Academy was established at Annapolis and the Smithsonian Institution was founded.
James K. Polk, symbols.name_source.namesakes, Polk City
james knox polk appointed nathaniel hawthorne, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.subject, James K. Polk
President, type.type.expected_by, US President
Jane Polk, people.person.children, James K. Polk
m.0_g5f01, people.place_lived.person, Patrick McDonald
Matthew C. Perry, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, james knox polk appointed matthew calbraith perry
President of the United States, government.government_office_or_title.jurisdiction, United States of America
nathaniel hawthorne appointed by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.relation, appointed by
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, nathaniel hawthorne appointed by james knox polk
christopher latham sholes appointed postmaster by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.sentence, After this, President Polk offered him the job of Postmaster of Southport, so he resigned from the paper.
matthew calbraith perry appointed by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.subject, Matthew C. Perry
Four years later, when Jackson became President, Polk worked tirelessly on Jackson's program., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, people.person.spouse_s, m.0j4k7n3
Patrick McDonald, common.topic.notable_types, Politician
james knox polk appointed matthew calbraith perry, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.subject, James K. Polk
In 1835, Jackson rewarded Polk by making him Speaker of the House., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.dates, m.0c0z7b7
m.0_ttnhz, government.government_position_held.office_holder, Patrick McDonald
James K. Polk Presidential Campaign, 1844, government.election_campaign.party, Democratic Party
James K. Polk, government.politician.party, m.03gjg4v
James K. Polk, people.person.profession, Farmer
MA$TADON, people.person.nationality, United States of America
james knox polk passed over amos kendall, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.relation, passed over
james knox polk appointed nathaniel hawthorne, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, Nathaniel Hawthorne
James K. Polk Presidential Campaign, 1844, government.election_campaign.candidate, James K. Polk
United States presidential election, 1844, government.election.winner, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, book.author.works_written, Ostend Manifesto
He appointed Perry to naval post,  and Sholes as a postmaster He backed Santa Anna as Mexican President., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.contains_connections, james knox polk appointed christopher latham sholes
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, common.topic.article, m.05c3n6d
US President, freebase.type_hints.included_types, Politician
James K. Polk, people.person.ethnicity, Scotch-Irish American
Patrick McDonald, people.person.nationality, United States of America
james knox polk appointed christopher latham sholes, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.relation, appointed
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, The final treaty gave the United States all the  Mexican territory Polk wanted, including California.
james knox polk appointed christopher latham sholes, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, Christopher Latham Sholes
James K. Polk, common.topic.image, Picture 12.png
James K. Polk, people.person.profession, Lawyer
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, base.inaugurations.inauguration.president, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, government.politician.government_positions_held, m.04j60kc
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, In 1835, Jackson rewarded Polk by making him Speaker of the House.
James K. Polk, government.politician.government_positions_held, m.0944j8_
matthew calbraith perry appointed by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.relation, appointed by
Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849, book.written_work.editor, Allan Nevins
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, He also engineered the lowering of tariffs on imports.
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, antonio lopez de santa anna supported by james knox polk
james knox polk appointed matthew calbraith perry, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.sentence, He appointed Perry to naval post,  and Sholes as a postmaster He backed Santa Anna as Mexican President.
Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America, book.written_work.subjects, James K. Polk
Andrew Jackson, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, Buchanan  and Polk supported him for election.
m.04kq1r9, government.government_position_held.appointed_by, James K. Polk
President, common.topic.subjects, Mike Ward
Scotch-Irish American, people.ethnicity.people, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, people.person.religion, Methodism
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, base.culturalevent.event.entity_involved, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, people.person.sibling_s, m.0w4g5mr
James K. Polk, people.person.parents, Jane Polk
m.0944j8_, government.government_position_held.office_holder, James K. Polk
Polk, symbols.namesake.named_after, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, people.person.gender, Male
Patrick McDonald, freebase.valuenotation.is_reviewed, Gender
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, Four years later, when Jackson became President, Polk worked tirelessly on Jackson's program.
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_from, james knox polk passed over amos kendall
During his presidency, the U.S. Naval Academy was established at Annapolis and the Smithsonian Institution was founded., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.next_sentence, When he took office, Polk had announced he would not serve a second term.
Correspondence of James K. Polk, book.literary_series.author_s, James K. Polk
Patrick McDonald, people.person.places_lived, m.0_g5f01
James K. Polk, people.deceased_person.place_of_death, Nashville
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_from, james knox polk appointed christopher latham sholes
Patrick McDonald, common.topic.notable_for, g.1q3sjn8tx
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, john quincy adams work related to james knox polk
James K. Polk, government.politician.government_positions_held, m.04j5sk8
James K. Polk, people.person.religion, Presbyterianism
During his presidency, the U.S. Naval Academy was established at Annapolis and the Smithsonian Institution was founded., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
amos kendall turned down by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, James K. Polk
amos kendall turned down by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.sentence, Turned down by Polk for Post Office job.
James K. Polk Ancestral Home, base.usnris.nris_listing.significance_level, National
andrew jackson supported by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.sentence, Buchanan  and Polk supported him for election.
President, government.government_position_held.basic_title, m.04469y8
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, common.topic.notable_for, g.1257k6mw1
Polk, common.topic.article, m.0_f64
United States presidential election, 1844, common.topic.image, James K. Polk
m.0_ttnt5, government.political_party_tenure.politician, Patrick McDonald
m.03phtbg, people.place_lived.person, James K. Polk
Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America, common.topic.notable_for, g.125ck1th4
James K. Polk, people.person.profession, Politician
Walter R. Borneman, book.author.book_editions_published, Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America
m.0hn42fb, people.appointment.appointed_by, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, After some skirmishes, the Americans provoked the Mexicans to retaliate at Matamoras.
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, base.inaugurations.inauguration.inaugural_address, Inaugural Address of James K. Polk
James K. Polk, base.inaugurations.inauguration_speaker.inauguration, James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration
James K. Polk, people.person.profession, Politician
America's success owed much to his vigor and unflagging attention to detail., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.next_sentence, The final treaty gave the United States all the  Mexican territory Polk wanted, including California.
Amos Kendall, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, Turned down by Polk for Post Office job.
james knox polk passed over amos kendall, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, Amos Kendall
Laura Roslin, fictional_universe.fictional_character.occupation, Politician
James K. Polk, government.politician.government_positions_held, m.04j60kh
In 1835, Jackson rewarded Polk by making him Speaker of the House., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849, common.topic.notable_types, Book
Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849, common.topic.article, m.06m0yhg
James K. Polk, government.politician.government_positions_held, m.04469y8
Like Jackson, Polk believed there was no need for a national bank., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, government.politician.government_positions_held, m.04j60kc
Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849, book.book.genre, Non-fiction
franklin pierce appointed by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.relation, appointed by
James K. Polk, people.person.nationality, United States of America
m.0_ttnhz, government.government_position_held.basic_title, United States Representative
When the first American soldiers were killed, Polk got Congressional support for declaring war., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, people.appointer.appointment_made, m.0hn42fb
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, matthew calbraith perry appointed by james knox polk
James K. Polk, people.person.nationality, United States of America
Correspondence of James K. Polk, common.topic.image, Correspondence of James Polk vol 10 cover
christopher latham sholes appointed postmaster by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, James K. Polk
m.04j5sk8, government.government_position_held.office_holder, James K. Polk
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, time.event.instance_of_recurring_event, United States presidential inauguration
James K. Polk Ancestral Home, common.topic.notable_for, g.125f_5q47
Patrick McDonald, government.politician.government_positions_held, m.0_ttnhz
m.04469y8, government.government_position_held.office_holder, James K. Polk
James K. Polk Ancestral Home, common.topic.article, m.02r446y
President, government.government_office_or_title.category, President of the United States
President, fictional_universe.fictional_character.occupation, Laura Roslin
This did not satisfy Polk., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849, book.written_work.author, James K. Polk
Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America, book.book.genre, Biography
m.03gjg4v, government.political_party_tenure.politician, James K. Polk
james knox polk appointed christopher latham sholes, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.subject, James K. Polk
James K. Polk Ancestral Home, common.topic.notable_types, Building
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, common.topic.image, 250px-Polk_inauguration_London_News1845.jpg
James K. Polk, people.deceased_person.place_of_burial, Tennessee State Capitol
Patrick McDonald, people.person.nationality, United States of America
Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America, book.book.editions, Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America
Polk added extensive and valuable territory to the United States and restored the independence of the Treasury., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, Polk even disappointed Jackson, who wanted to reward an old ally, Amos Kendall , with the job of Washington postmaster.
Correspondence of James K. Polk, Vol. 10: July-December 1845, book.written_work.editor, Wayne Cutler
Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America, book.book.editions, Polk : the man who transformed the presidency and America
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_from, james knox polk appointed matthew calbraith perry
Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849, book.written_work.subjects, James K. Polk
m.04j60kc, government.government_position_held.office_position_or_title, United States Representative
Polk gave the post to a relative., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.previous_sentence, Polk even disappointed Jackson, who wanted to reward an old ally, Amos Kendall , with the job of Washington postmaster.
Mike Ward, people.person.nationality, United States of America
James K. Polk, government.political_appointer.appointees, m.08v_t28
Polk even disappointed Jackson, who wanted to reward an old ally, Amos Kendall , with the job of Washington postmaster., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.next_sentence, Polk gave the post to a relative.
Patrick McDonald, freebase.valuenotation.is_reviewed, Country of nationality
James K. Polk 1845 presidential inauguration, common.topic.image, Polk inauguration London News
Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849, book.written_work.subjects, Politics and government
James K. Polk Ancestral Home, common.topic.image, JamesKPolkHome
James K. Polk, government.government_position_held.office_holder, m.04j60kh
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, America's success owed much to his vigor and unflagging attention to detail.
Tennessee State Capitol, people.place_of_interment.interred_here, James K. Polk
Samuel Morse, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, He transmitted news of  Polk's election.
james knox polk appointed christopher latham sholes, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.sentence, He appointed Perry to naval post,  and Sholes as a postmaster He backed Santa Anna as Mexican President.
James K. Polk, people.person.ethnicity, Scottish American
James K. Polk, symbols.name_source.namesakes, Polk
m.0j4k7n3, people.marriage.spouse, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, people.person.quotations, No union exists between church and state, and perfect freedom of opinion is guaranteed to all sects and creeds.
m.04j60kh, government.government_position_held.office_position_or_title, United States Representative
antonio lopez de santa anna supported by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, James K. Polk
Patrick McDonald, people.person.education, m.0_g5v3c
Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849, book.book.editions, Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849
James K. Polk, book.author.works_written, Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849
Patrick McDonald, people.person.place_of_birth, Salt Lake City
matthew calbraith perry appointed by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, James K. Polk
George M. Dallas, government.us_vice_president.to_president, James K. Polk
Patrick McDonald, people.person.gender, Male
m.04469y8, government.government_position_held.jurisdiction_of_office, United States of America
Christopher Latham Sholes, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, After this, President Polk offered him the job of Postmaster of Southport, so he resigned from the paper.
James K. Polk, people.person.parents, Samuel Polk
James K. Polk, people.deceased_person.cause_of_death, Cholera
Polk gave the post to a relative., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, common.topic.notable_for, g.1258gz3ht
James K. Polk, government.politician.election_campaigns, James K. Polk Presidential Campaign, 1844
Patrick McDonald, common.topic.notable_types, Politician
America's success owed much to his vigor and unflagging attention to detail., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.previous_sentence, When the first American soldiers were killed, Polk got Congressional support for declaring war.
james knox polk appointed matthew calbraith perry, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.relation, appointed
Correspondence of James K. Polk, common.topic.notable_types, Literary Series
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, During his presidency, the U.S. Naval Academy was established at Annapolis and the Smithsonian Institution was founded.
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, When the first American soldiers were killed, Polk got Congressional support for declaring war.
m.08v_t28, government.government_position_held.appointed_by, James K. Polk
James Smithson, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, The Smithsonian was founded under President Polk.
Polk, common.topic.notable_for, g.125d2h4lr
james knox polk passed over for john quincy adams, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.subject, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, samuel finley breese morse telegraphed news of james knox polk
United States of America, government.governmental_jurisdiction.government_positions, United States Representative
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, When he took office, Polk had announced he would not serve a second term.
James K. Polk Presidential Campaign, 1844, government.election_campaign.election, United States presidential election, 1844
Before he took office, Congress voted to annex Texas, a move favored by most Democrats., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, christopher latham sholes appointed postmaster by james knox polk
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_from, james knox polk passed over for john quincy adams
Politician, base.onephylogeny.type_of_thing.things_of_this_type, United States Representative
andrew jackson supported by james knox polk, base.kwebbase.kwconnection.other, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, book.author.series_written_or_contributed_to, Correspondence of James K. Polk
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.connections_to, james smithson smithsonian founded under james knox polk
United States presidential election, 1844, government.election.campaigns, James K. Polk Presidential Campaign, 1844
Allan Nevins, book.author.works_edited, Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849
James K. Polk, symbols.name_source.namesakes, James K. Polk Ancestral Home
James K. Polk, people.person.places_lived, m.03phtbg
Buchanan  and Polk supported him for election., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, Andrew Jackson
Patrick McDonald, freebase.valuenotation.is_reviewed, Profession
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Polk: The Diary of an American President, 1845-1849, common.topic.notable_for, g.12589b6py
James K. Polk, people.person.ethnicity, White people
m.03l5_lg, education.education.student, James K. Polk
America's success owed much to his vigor and unflagging attention to detail., base.kwebbase.kwsentence.kwtopic, James K. Polk
James K. Polk, base.kwebbase.kwtopic.has_sentences, Polk gave the post to a relative.
No union exists between church and state, and perfect freedom of opinion is guaranteed to all sects and creeds., media_common.quotation.source, Inaugural Address of James K. Polk

Answer: United States Representative