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title: 'The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 1'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'James Knox Polk'
date: 1910-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'History (General)'
- 'Autobiography and Biography'
- 'United States'
scriptures:
- 'Proverbs 16'
- 'Ecclesiastes 8'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/polk-1910-the-diary-of-james-k-polk-during-his-presidency-1845-to-1849-vol-1
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# The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 1

Preface and introduction to the 1910 edition of James K. Polk's presidential diary, edited by Milo M. Quaife. Explains provenance, editorial principles, and the diary's historical value.

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