Zacharie Kinslow | The Complex Life of Elias Polk
Polk's America
English - September 29, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsArts History history presidential history us history museums lecture series 19th century politics political history social history art history Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Mr. Kinslow's research focuses on the life of Elias Polk, who was enslaved by the Polk family. While enslaved, Elias' labor furthered James Polk's political and professional careers. After emancipation Elias entered politics as a Southern Democrat, the party of his enslaver. Featuring Scott Warren, site Director at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site in North Carolina.