Survey and research report on the James K. Polk Birthplace, 1980 March 5.

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Survey and research report on the James K. Polk Birthplace, 1980 March 5.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26937759

Includes an historical sketch, an architectural description of the buildings, a map showing their location, and photographs of the property.

11 leaves in various foliations : ill., maps ; 28 cm.

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7172799

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Properties Commission

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Morrill, Dan L.

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James K. Polk Memorial (Pineville, N.C.)

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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

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James Knox Polk followed a career path which was blazed by Andrew Jackson. Both men hailed from southwestern North Carolina. Both migrated to Tennessee, where they practiced law and entered politics, and both were elected president of the United States. As similar as their paths were, James Polk was a different personality from his fiery predecessor. His life and career were marked by a relentless pursuit of his goals instead of the dramatic aura that perpetually surrounded Jackson. The effect...