S2 E11 James K Polk and Columbia Artwork

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Visiting the Presidents takes listeners through the birthplaces, homes, gravesites, libraries, and other historical sites associated with the Presidents of the United States. Join Dr. Joe Faykosh as we explore the childhoods, lives, loves, careers, and deaths of these presidents through the sites that were touched by them.

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S2 E11 James K Polk and Columbia

May 10, 2022 • Joe Faykosh • Season 2 • Episode 11

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Young Hickory around the house! Heading back to the Volunteer State for Columbia, and the home of James Polk, 11th President! Learn about Polk's unique approach to work, his political rise and election, his tumultuous administration, his wife, Sarah, and his homes!

Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!
Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/05/10/season-2-episode-11-james-polk-and-columbia/

Season 1's James K Polk Episode: "James K Polk and Pineville" on his birthplace!

Season 3's James K Polk Episode: "James K Polk's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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