BRIDGET'S GUIDE TO THE GREAT, NOT-S0-GREAT AND DOWNRIGHT ABOMINABLE AMERICAN PRESIDENTS

11) JAMES K. POLK

President from 1845-49

At 49, the youngest man of his time to become president.

Pledged to serve only one term

Came close to initiating a war with Great Britain over ownership of Oregon Country.

Declared war on Mexico.

Established the US Naval Academy at Annapolis

Died three months after his term was over.