Learn about James Polk, maybe the hardest working, and certainly one of the most complex, Presidents. Hear about his unorthodox rise to the Presidency, his election and term, his dedicated wife, Sarah, and, of course, his home(s)!
Be sure to check out James Polk’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1,“James Polk and Pineville”!
James Polk in downtown NashvilleMarker at the site of Polk Place!Polk Place location! The site of Polk PlacePresident Lyndon Johnson visiting the Polk Home. Polk Place in Nashville, including tomb of President and Mrs. Polk. The Polk home from HouseHIstree. The Polk Tomb on the grounds of Polk Place before being moved. Historical images of Polk Place from House Histree. Sarah and James Polk from Murfreesburo Post.
"There is but one reliance." Martin Van Buren, our 8th President was a career politician, living and breathing politics to the very end. Hear about the end of his Presidency, his life after the office, his death, burial, and commemorations!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2024/05/07/season-3-episode-8-martin-van-burens-tomb/ Season 1's Martin Van Buren Episode-"Martin Van Buren and Kinderhook"Season 2's Martin Van Buren Episode-"Martin Van Buren and Lindenwald"Support the Show.Visit the social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
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