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James Polk

DEFINITIONS OF: James Polk

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n 11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)

Synonyms:
James K. Polk, James Knox Polk, Polk, President Polk
Example of:
Chief Executive, President, President of the United States, United States President
the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government
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