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James K. Polk Ancestral Home
The only surviving residence of the eleventh U.S. President excluding the White House. Includes photos of the home and brief biography of Polk.

Inagurual Address of James Knox Polk
President Polk's inaugration speech delivered in Washington, DC, on March 4, 1845.

James K. Polk
Short biography from the official White House web site.

200 Candles and a Postage Stamp
Tells about Polk's childhood and family life.

The American President: James Polk
Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes a look at the major issues facing Polk's administration, lesson plans, and recommended links.

James Knox Polk
Provides a biography of American President James Knox Polk. Includes his portrait and a list of places named after him.

Encyclopedia Americana: James Polk
A detailed biography written for students. Includes Polk's inaugural addresses and a fact file.


Society: History: By Region: North America: United States: First Ladies: Polk, Sarah
Society: History: By Region: North America: United States: Vice Presidents: Dallas, George Mifflin





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