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Focusing on the misconceptions surrounding James K. Polk's presidency, this study by Tom Chaffin challenges the popular anecdote about his "four great measures." By analyzing the historical context and implications of Polk's policies—acquisition of Oregon and California, tariff reduction, and the establishment of an independent treasury—Chaffin reveals how these narratives have distorted the true understanding of Polk's administration and its impact on American history.
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Met His Every Goal?: James K. Polk and the Legends of Manifest Destiny, Tom Chaffin
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Met His Every Goal?: James K. Polk and the Legends of Manifest Destiny
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom Chaffin
- Publisher
- University of Tennessee Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781621900993
- Category
- History, World history, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on the misconceptions surrounding James K. Polk's presidency, this study by Tom Chaffin challenges the popular anecdote about his "four great measures." By analyzing the historical context and implications of Polk's policies—acquisition of Oregon and California, tariff reduction, and the establishment of an independent treasury—Chaffin reveals how these narratives have distorted the true understanding of Polk's administration and its impact on American history.