Episode 4: Barry Gidcomb | The Governorship of James K. Polk

Polk's America

English - January 02, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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In 1839 James Polk was elected the 9th governor of Tennessee. Polk's tireless campaigning led the Democrats to a stunning victory that thrust Polk into the national spotlight. On this episode Dr. Barry Gidcomb of Columbia State Community College discusses the governorship of James K. Polk and how Polk's national ambition affected his ability to govern on the state level.