Polk

Walter Borneman talked about his book Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America (Random House, April 8, 2008). In his book he recounts… read more

Walter Borneman talked about his book Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America (Random House, April 8, 2008). In his book he recounts the tenure of former President James K. Polk (1845-1849), who wished to serve only a single term and was responsible for the establishment of an independent treasury, the doubling of U.S. territory, and a reduction in tariffs as well as the expansion of executive power. William Polk died three months after leaving the presidency at the age of 52. Mr. Borneman responded to questions from audience members.

This event was a monthly Polk’s America Discussion Group of the James K. Polk Ancestral Home. It took place at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Columbia, Tennessee. close

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Program ID:
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Location:
Columbia, Tennessee, United States
First Aired:
Jul 04, 2008 | 6:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jun 21, 2010 | 4:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Jul 04, 2008 | 6:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 05, 2008 | 3:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 06, 2008 | 2:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 06, 2008 | 8:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 07, 2008 | 3:17am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 20, 2010 | 10:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 20, 2010 | 4:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 20, 2010 | 10:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 21, 2010 | 4:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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