Episode 52: James K. Polk

In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the presidency of James K. Polk, the eleventh President of the United States, who oversaw the largest territorial expansion in American history. From the annexation of Texas to the Mexican-American War, Polk’s single term transformed the nation’s borders and power.

Keywords: James K. Polk, eleventh President of the United States, Mexican-American War, Texas annexation, Manifest Destiny, U.S. history, territorial expansion.