James Knox Polk

American President James K. Polk  (Y,M,O,T)
Extensive essays about the personal and political life of James Knox Polk from the Miller Center at the University of Virginia.

Timeline of Presidential Events (T)
James K. Polk presidential timeline with links to transcripts of speeches, proclamations, laws, and more

Health and Medical History of James Polk (M,O,T)
This site, detailed and footnoted with sources, chronicles the maladies and conditions of each U.S. president as compiled by John Sotos, MD.

James Polk: 60-Second Presidents (M,O,T)
From PBS Learning; includes video and support materials for students and teachers

Presidential Podcast: William McKinley (O,T)
"Through hard work and strategic lying, the 11th president managed to accomplish everything on his agenda. But is being effective the same as being great? They Might Be Giants singer John Linnell and historian Amy Greenberg are this episode's guests." From the Washington Post podcast "Presidential"

Lesson Plans from the Polk Presidential Museum & Library (Y,M,O,T)
"James K. Polk's life is a perfect access point for students of all ages to learn about key American history concepts like manifest destiny, immigration, race & slavery, politics & government, and more."

Digital Resources from the Polk Historic Site (T)
Includes printables on a range of topics, including people enslaved by the Polks, the kitchen garden, and a photographic tour of the historic site

Lesson Plans from the James Polk Home & Museum (Y,M,O,T)
"James K. Polk's life is a perfect access point for students of all ages to learn about key American history concepts like manifest destiny, immigration, race & slavery, politics & government, and more."

The Enslaved Households of President James K. Polk (O,T)
From the White House Historical Association's initiative Slavery in the President's Neighborhood

James K. Polk Who? (O,T)
An introduction/overview to James K Polk (President 1845-1849) and the impact he had on the growth of our country; from the Truman Museum & Library

History.com: James K. Polk  (Y,M,O,T)
This site offers videos, pictures and interactive resources for studying the presidents.

James K. Polk  (Y,M,O,T)
From White House.gov

James K. Polk  (Y,M,O,T)
From Biography.com

James K. Polk Memorial  (Y,M,O,T)
From NCpedia.com

Portraits of the President: James K. Polk  (Y,M,O,T)
From the National Portrait Gallery