The Rise of Lyndon Johnson Jun 24, 2008
He attended Johnson City High School (a town which had been named for Johnson's father's cousin, James Polk Johnson) and graduated in 1924. After a brief move to California where he worked in an elevator for a short time, Johnson (who is often remembered by his initials, LBJ) returned to Texas to attend Southwest Texas State Teacher's College, graduating in 1930, proceeding to turn his attention to teaching, first for Mexican students south of San Antonio, and then at Sam Houston High School in... (Suite101.com)
Tens of Thousands Remain Without Power; Five Schools Closed Jun 17, 2008
Please Upgrade Your Browser. This Site Uses I-Frames Extensively. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Mt. Rushmore? (Cartoon) Jun 8, 2008
Bob, Las Vegas, NvJun 06, 2008 @ 12:14 AM" What, Me Worry?" Don, TexasJun 06, 2008 @ 05:18 AMTake those two ducks out and put in the best who were left out - Jefferson Davis and James Polk. You can take Lincoln out too for starting the Civil War and giving blacks freedom. (Human Events Online)
BILL: HOW ABOUT CHELSEA FOR PRESIDENT? May 22, 2008
Am I the only one that will point out that Chelsea Clinton is uglier than William Howard Taft and James Polk on a bad day. She should only come out at night. (The Drudge Report)
History buffs to retrace Mormon Battalion's trek Apr 10, 2008
The original battalion was formed after President James Polk requested 500 men from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to join the Army. Together, the group of men marched to the West Coast to meet up with other U.S. troops and, in doing so, created the first southern wagon road across the continent. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
ABSOLUT runs ads celebrating American Southwest belonging to Mexico... Apr 5, 2008
Somebody go dig up James Polk, Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor. apparently they left some work unfinished. (The Drudge Report)
* [BOOK REVIEW] How to win elections and influence voters Mar 23, 2008
This goes from explaining how abolitionist vote-splitting in 1844 put the slave-owner James Polk in the White House to showing how a consumer advocate, Ralph Nader, helped to elect "the favored candidate of corporate America," President George W. Bush, in 2000. Since at least five out of 45 presidential elections have gone to the second-most-popular candidate because of spoilers, Poundstone calculates a failure rate of more than 11 percent for our voting system. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Election spoilers nothing new, book asserts Mar 2, 2008
James Polk, Zachary Taylor, Abraham Lincoln, Grover Cleveland, Woodrow Wilson, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush all benefited from a split vote, taking office even though a majority of voters preferred someone else. How can that happen in a democracy. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Senator David Rice Atchison Feb 11, 2008
David Rice Atchison was President of the United States for a single day, between the terms of James Polk and Zachary Taylor. America's most honest president. (Suite101.com)
Jones heads All-State 4-A selections Feb 1, 2008
The coaches association All-State teams were selected in voting by coaches throughout the state and sponsored by James Polk Stone National Bankl. Running backs Ben Gonzales of Moriarty, Mike Hathcock of Aztec and Joe Tanner of Kirtland Central joined Jones in the first team All-State backfield. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Development takes environment, cost into consideration Jan 1, 2008
"This is what is known in the planning profession as a conservation neighborhood," said James Polk, the architect for Shows' neighborhood, Paradise Grove. Polk said the neighborhood will have a lot of open green space, will not be clear-cut and will conform to the natural land structure. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A vote for Latin Dec 4, 2007
James Polk graduated from the University of North Carolina, in 1818, with top honors in math and classics. James Garfield taught Greek and Latin from 1856 to 1857 at what is now Hiram College in Ohio. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Will a woman ever be President of the United States? Nov 1, 2007
George Washington, Abe Lincoln, and James Polk are a just a few of the many great presidents to serve this country both on the battlefield and in the White House. A traditional U.S. President serves maybe as a war hero, or a great politician who is a solid man and figurehead of our country. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Today in History August 10 Aug 10, 2007
Todays Highlight in History:On Aug. 10, 1846, President James Polk signed a measure establishing the Smithsonian Institution, named after English scientist James Smithson, whose bequest of $500,000 had made it possible. On this date:In 1792, during the French Revolution, mobs in Paris attacked the Tuileries Palace, where King Louis the XVI resided. (MSNBC -- Race)
This Day in History Aug 10, 2007
Today s Highlight: In 1846, President James Polk signed a measure establishing the Smithsonian Institution, named after English scientist James Smithson, whose bequest of 500,000 had made it possible. On this date: In 1921, Franklin D. Roosevelt was stricken with polio at his summer home on the Canadian island of Campobello. (Montana Standard, MT)
View from the Upper Country Jul 4, 2007
President James Polk sent an American military force into Mexico. When the Mexican military attacked an invading army, we declared war because they attacked our troops. (Emmett Messenger Index, ID)
Blair may not be gold, but he deserves at least a bronze Jun 23, 2007
His second comprised Andrew Jackson, James Polk, Chester Arthur, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Ronald Reagan. For his third rank, Morris nominated James Madison, Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon and George Bush Sr. Clinton himself, Morris suggested, was "borderline third tier" - though this was a pre-impeachment conversation. (Guardian Unlimited)
Today in History June 15 Jun 15, 2007
In 1849, James Polk, the 11th president of the United States, died in Nashville, Tenn. In 1864, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton signed an order establishing a military burial ground, which became Arlington National Cemetery. (MSNBC -- Race)
Personal best Jun 1, 2007
Although I think James Polk is terribly underrated -- took the chance on California, managed to enrage the leaders of all the political parties. Q Best member of the Red Sox. (Boston Globe)
Lincoln opposed a president's war May 3, 2007
Lincoln was an unknown freshman congressman at that time but supported a resolution in Congress that stated the war was unnecessarily and unconstitutionally initiated by President James Polk. In 1848, he said that the war was, from beginning to end, the "sheerest deception.". (Herald-Tribune)
Sen. Smith aide: Wit tied to presidential success Mar 2, 2007
Others near the bottom are James Polk and James Buchanan. Tymchuk said Sen. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Ferrilll's art tells history of Dallas City Feb 22, 2007
President James Polk and Vice-President George Dallas were stranded at the island directly across from the South Bend area. It was decided to name the island after the President and the town after the Vice-President. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Military justice goes missing Feb 18, 2007
Scott asked President James Polk for a clarification of his authority as occupation commander. The president ducked the issue. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
PeachCare bars new entries Feb 9, 2007
God Bless James Polk. Long live the only remaining Superpower (well, at least in our minds, we are). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
TONY BLANKLEY: Hillary: a time for chatting Jan 24, 2007
James Polk promised to steal Texas from the Mexicans. Abe Lincoln stood to preserve the Union. (Washington Times)
Vidal: Jealous of Cuba Jan 20, 2007
"I'm Jealous of Cuba". An Interview with Gore Vidal. (Zmag.org)
Polk Elementary area Jan 19, 2007
Polk Principal Karen Garlick says the school takes its name from its location and for the 11th president, James Polk, who expanded the West. The school's mascot is the Pioneer, and its logo is a covered wagon. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
A LOOK AT SIGNIFICANT DAYS IN TEXAS HISTORY Jan 14, 2007
President James Polk signed the Joint Resolution to Admit Texas as a State on Dec. 29, 1845, and annexation formalities were completed by February 1846. Feb. 19, 1846, is the day the Republic of Texas was turned over to the Union. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Small-caps lead Wall Street higher Dec 28, 2006
People have been calling the end in the rally for small-caps for the past three years, said James Polk, portfolio manager at Putnam Investments. Such a performance has run its course, say some investors. (FT.com -- Markets)
Wall St up as economic data hints of soft landing Dec 6, 2006
Earnings, valuations and merger and acquisition activity are still very supportive for small-caps, said James Polk, portfolio manager at Putnam Investments. In company news, home builder reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1. (FT.com -- Markets)
Old National Pike: A historic drive Dec 2, 2006
Famous men traveled the road, including Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Davy Crockett, James Polk and Zachary Taylor, according to Americas Road, A photographic journey across the National Road from Baltimore to East St. Louis, by Russell C. Poole. The pike was not initially a toll road, but it became one in the 1830s after railroads became popular and residents wearied of taxes, historian Thomas Sea Right wrote in his book, The Old Pike, An Illustrative Narrative of the Old National... (Frederick News-Post)
Home Cookin' Favors Obama, Clinton Nov 22, 2006
(For those keeping score, they were James Polk in 1844, Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and Richard Nixon in 1968. Al Gore also won the popular vote in 2000, while losing his home state of Tennessee. (CBS News)
SuperMax prison -- super lax? Nov 15, 2006
From Drew Griffin and James Polk CNN Adjust font size. FLORENCE, Colorado (CNN) -- Two California court cases are raising questions about whether prisoners in the nation's toughest prison, SuperMax, are continuing to commit crimes by smuggling coded messages out of the high-security institution. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Zinn accuses Bush of violating free speech rights Nov 4, 2006
He included examples of past presidents, including James Polk and Andrew Jackson, calling history a 'prologue to the present. . (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Restoring Search icon, getting rid of cookies Oct 26, 2006
Originally published October 26, 2006. Awhile back I lost the Search icon under the Windows XP Start menu. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Whitewater rafting deaths surge in U.S. Sep 6, 2006
From Drew Griffin and James Polk CNNAdjust font size. MULE CREEK CANYON, Oregon (CNN) -- Fifty people have drowned this year in accidents during trips down whitewater rivers in the United States, where state-by-state safety laws can be spotty. (CNN)
Pat Buchanan warns of growing movement by Hispanics to take back Southwest Aug 25, 2006
As I write in my new book, George Bush may go down in history as the man who not only lost the magnificent lands won for America by James Polk, but, by refusing to do his duty and halt this invasion, ensured the Balkanization and dissolution of his country. Not to worry, we are told. (WorldNetDaily)
Leaders & Success Jul 19, 2006
Investor's Business Daily: U.S. President James Polk Kept His Promises ... U.S. President James Polk Kept His Promises. (Investors Business Daily)
Of illegal immigration and bloodshed -- in 1846 Jun 26, 2006
" Vallejo was a man of culture, a rancher and a reluctant governor, not averse to being annexed by the United States but not inclined to become a prisoner or a second-class citizen. It was his open immigration policy that had created the problem in the first place. They raised a flag with a bear so badly drawn that some of the Mexicans thought it was a pig; a better version of it is still the California flag, though the grizzly on it became extinct 84 years ago. The ironies pile high. Capt. John... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Quirky Kansas: Get off the beaten path to see some unusual attractions Jun 25, 2006
The world s smallest presidential library is housed in the town s restored Santa Fe depot and tells how Atchison became president when James Polk and his vice president stepped down at noon Sunday and Zachary Taylor refused to take the oath of office on the Sabbath, waiting until noon Monday. Atchison, as head of the Senate, was next in line and slept most of Sunday, although he was awakened occasionally by friends asking to be named to his cabinet. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Woster: Senior statesman stays sharp - 06-19-06 Jun 23, 2006
McGovern's co-author of the book is William Polk, an author, lecturer and descendent of James Polk, the 11th president of the United States. William Polk is also the brother of CBS correspondent George W. Polk, whose death in 1948 - he was shot and killed while covering the civil war in Greece - led to the prestigious George W. Polk Award for excellence in journalism, which is presented each spring in New York City. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Inside the editor's brain Jun 18, 2006
" Precision is the perfect word to describe Seligman, from her speech to her professional skill to the neatness of her small waist and the fitted tailoring of her silk jacket over pants and sensible shoes. Asked about her husband, James Polk, a former literary editor and publisher, novelist and pianist who has been involved in culture and the arts at the provincial government level for many years, she remains silent for a beat. "He is not my husband," she corrects me. "He is my partner. "... (Globe and Mail)
Katrina autopsy: Police shot mentally disabled man in back May 23, 2006
By James Polk, Drew Griffin and Kate Albright-Hanna CNN. Ronald Madison was shot in the back by New Orleans police after Hurricane Katrina, autopsy records show. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
GEOFF SCHUMACHER: Myths of the 'reconquista' movement May 14, 2006
You might recall that the United States, under the aggressive leadership of President James Polk, basically seized the American Southwest back in the 1840s. (Manifest Destiny was all the rage in those days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Opinion)
Ventre: Boy, oh boy, did Boys blow it Mar 20, 2006
In 1845, U.S. president James Polk signed legislation to make Texas the 28th state. Since then, Texans have endured a great deal of hardship and misfortune, including tornadoes, droughts, floods, hurricanes, brushfires, the Civil War, the assassination of a president, the shooting of a lawyer by a vice president, a sniper in Austin, outbreaks of hoof and mouth disease among cattle, the standoff in Waco and the collapse of Enron. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lincolns mental illness may have contributed to his greatness in office Feb 11, 2006
The project concluded that presidential Dominators include Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Andrew Johnson, Andrew Jackson, James Polk, Teddy Roosevelt and Chester Arthur. They are prone to bully others and to disregard the feelings and rights of those not on their side. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Ford owners not told how to reduce fire risk Jan 24, 2006
By James Polk and Susan Candiotti CNN. The sisters' rented limousine burst into flames when it was hit from behind in North Carolina. (CNN -- US)
