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Digging Up James K Polk (For the Third Time)
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jan 9, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
The average American may not hear much about James K Polk in school today, but during his time in office the 11th U.S. President was responsible for a number of tremendously significant policy movements. Today he and his wife are interred in the Tennessee State Capitol, but this was neither their first resting place nor, if certain lawmakers succeed, their last. So why do people keep digging up this President's remains? Join Ben and Noel to learn more about the posthumous journey of President Polk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Jan 9, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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