Visiting the Presidents

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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S3 E11 James K Polk's Tomb

August 28, 2024 • Joe Faykosh • Season 3 • Episode 11

"I love you, Sarah, for all eternity, I love you.” So died James Polk, 11th President of the United States, our shortest post-Presidency, and the youngest to die, at the time! Learn about his brief post-Presidency; his illness and death; his funeral, burial, and commemorations, plus his multiple moves!

Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!
Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2024/08/27/season-3-episode-11-james-polks-tomb/

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

Season 2's James K Polk Episode: "James K Polk and Columbia" on his home!

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