Who Is James K. Polk? Nasser Abourahme Developed during five research trips

Developed during five research trips to Cuba under the auspices of the Institute of Cuban History in Havana

Much less known is the war behind the lines

Throughout the Civil War

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Who Is James K. Polk? Nasser Abourahme Developed during five research tripsThe question Americans asked in 1844 was, "Who the hell is James K. Polk?"Polk, of course, was not unknown, but was a highly unlikely presidential candidate given the availability of better known options. Among the Democrats, this included Martin Van Buren, John C. Calhoun, and James Buchanan. Among the Whigs, Henry Clay was the clear frontrunner. Complicating the election were three other candidates: President John Tyler, a man without a party;