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James Knox Polk
11th President of the United States. Pursued aggressive expansionism under Manifest Destiny, waging the Mexican-American War and displacing Indigenous peoples across vast territories. His policies accelerated settler colonialism and treaty violations throughout the West.
11th President of the United States. Pursued aggressive expansionism under Manifest Destiny, waging the Mexican-American War and displacing Indigenous peoples across vast territories. His policies accelerated settler colonialism and treaty violations throughout the West.
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Controversies & Concerns
Connected to 1 documented investigation
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Winfield Scott
General who led Mexico invasion under Polk
Martin Van Buren
Predecessor whose expansionist policies Polk continued
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Active in role as 11th President of the United States. Pursued aggressive expansionism under Manifest Destiny, waging