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James G. Polk

James G. Polk

Former United States Representative
James Gould Polk was a prominent U.S. politician of the Democratic Party during the middle of the 20th century. A native of Highland County, Ohio, Polk grew up on a farm and graduated from high school in New Vienna, Ohio. Wikipedia
Born: October 6, 1896, Highland County, OH
Died: April 28, 1959 (age 62 years), Washington, D.C.
Previous offices: Representative (1949–1959) and Representative (1931–1941)
Education: The Ohio State University (1919)