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title: 'The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 4'
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authors:
- 'James Knox Polk'
date: 1910-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'Autobiography and Biography'
- 'History (General)'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 19'
- 'Romans 13'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/polk-1910-the-diary-of-james-k-polk-during-his-presidency-1845-to-1849-vol-4
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# The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency, 1845 to 1849, Vol. 4

Excerpt from James K. Polk's presidential diary (July 4, 1848) recounting the Washington Monument cornerstone ceremony, an encounter with a Presbyterian Sunday school, and his forthcoming retirement.

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