James Polk

Eleventh President of the United States

1845-1849

Location: Corner of 5th St. & St. Joseph St.

Sculptor: Lee Leuning and Sherri Treeby

Facts:

• As a result of the Mexican-American War, he increased the size of the U.S. through the acquisition of California and New Mexico
• On top of being nickna,es “Young Hickory” he was also nicknamed “Napoleon of the Stump” due to his small stature
• He achieved all four of his major goals in office: cut tariffs, reestablish an independent U.S. Treasury, secure the Oregon Territory and acquire California and New Mexico