Today's "Historical Picture of the Day" is actually a daguerreotype of President James K. Polk. President Polk, although rather tucked away in the annals of American Presidents, actually possessed a profound ability for executive leadership. For example, he led the nation to victory over the Mexican government in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. Even leading up to his tenure as President, he held a notorious role for combating the Bank of the United States under President Andrew Jackson.
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