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    James Hilliard Polk (December 13, 1911 – February 18, 1992) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States...
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  • James H. Polk (1911–1992), United States Army four-star general who served as Commander-in-Chief of United States Army Europe 1967–1971 James G. Polk...
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    James Knox Polk (/poʊk/; November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 11th president of the United States...
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    The presidency of James K. Polk began on March 4, 1845, when James K. Polk was inaugurated as President of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1849...
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    Samuel Polk (July 5, 1772 – December 3, 1827) was an American surveyor and the father of U.S. President James Knox Polk. His slaves included Elias Polk. Samuel...
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    Maury County, Tennessee, and a first cousin twice removed of President James K. Polk. He resigned his ecclesiastical position to become a major-general in...
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  • president James K. Polk Frank Polk (1871–1943), American lawyer George Polk (1913–1948), American journalist murdered in Greece Grace Porterfield Polk (1875–1965)...
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  • General Polk may refer to: James H. Polk (1911–1992), U.S. Army four-star general Leonidas Polk (1806–1864), Confederate States Army major general Lucius...
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    Polk County (/poʊk/) is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. The county population was 725,046, as of the 2020 census...
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  • Ezekiel Polk (December 7, 1747 – August 31, 1824) was American soldier, pioneer and the paternal grandfather of President James Knox Polk. Ezekiel Polk was...
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    Elias Polk (c. 1806 – December 30, 1886) was an African American enslaved by President James K. Polk and his family from birth until his emancipation in...
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    1844 United States presidential election (category Presidency of James K. Polk)
    held from Friday, November 1 to Wednesday, December 4, 1844. Democrat James K. Polk narrowly defeated Whig Henry Clay in a close contest turning on the...
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    the 3rd MCG was renamed "Task Force Polk" after COL James H. Polk, the 32nd colonel of the regiment. Task Force Polk grew and shrunk throughout the war...
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    district from 1851 to 1853. He was the younger brother of President James K. Polk. Prior to his election to Congress, he had been a member of the Tennessee...
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    Feb 1959) Maj-Gen James B. Quill (14 Feb 1959 – 1 Apr 1960) Maj-Gen John K. Waters (2 Apr 1960 – 27 Aug 1961) Maj-Gen James H. Polk (28 Aug 1961 – 30...
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    of a qualification by itself. Some Gold OSG recipients include: GEN James H. Polk (#2, 1986), GEN Donn Starry (#5, 1987), GEN Bruce C. Clark (#9, 1988)...
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    county seat is Dallas. The county is named for James Knox Polk, the 11th president of the United States. Polk County is part of the Salem, OR Metropolitan...
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    Army Europe. GEN Andrew P. O'Meara (1 March 1966 – 1 June 1967) GEN James H. Polk (1 June 1967 – 20 March 1971) LTG Arthur S. Collins Jr. (20 March 1971...
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    syndrome. On May 7, Lieutenant Colonel Marshall Wallach and Colonel James H. Polk visited the camp and ordered ration trucks to deliver food. U.S. Army...
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  • Albert Watson II (4 May 1961 – 2 January 1963) Major General (USA) James H. Polk (2 January 1963 – 31 August 1964) Major General (USA) John F. Franklin...
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    awareness. On 5 September, LTC James H. Polk was replaced by COL Edward Fickett to command the 6th Cavalry, and LTC Polk would go on to command the 3rd...
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  • James Ray Polk (September 12, 1937 – July 15, 2021) was an American journalist, known for his investigative reporting and coverage of American political...
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  • "James K. Polk" is a song by alternative rock band They Might Be Giants, about the United States president of the same name. Originally released in 1990...
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    time, including one of Colonel James H Polk, commander of the 3rd Cavalry Group (now in the possession of Col.Polk's family). Kościelniak became a member...
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    (1907–2005) March 18, 1965 June 1, 1967 2 years, 75 days 17 General James H. Polk (1911–1992) June 1, 1967 March 20, 1971 3 years, 292 days - Lieutenant...
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    original on 2021-04-17, retrieved 2010-07-19 Cole, Ronald H.; Poole, Walter S.; Schnabel, James F.; Watson, Robert J.; Webb, Willard J. (1995), The History...
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    the death of Sarah's husband President James K. Polk. Sallie was raised at the Polks' private residence Polk Place. She married George Fall in 1865,...
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    not attend any of its sessions. Polk was a great-uncle of the 11th President of the United States, James K. Polk. Polk was born in Cumberland County, Province...
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  • A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War and the Conquest of the American Continent is a book by Robert W. Merry published in 2009 by...
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    The county was named for the 11th president of the United States, James Knox Polk, who signed the congressional act that organized the Minnesota Territory...
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