Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

James Knox Polk Biography and Timeline — Page 3

Follow James Knox Polk through 87 dated historical records for United States of America.

James Knox Polk, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

87Distinct records
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1848–1848Years on this page

1848

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

President of USA · Washington DC · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Proclaims the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in force for the United States

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1845-1849

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

President of USA · United States Senate · Warfare / Mexican-American War

United States Senate approves ratification of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo with amendments

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1845-1849

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

President of USA · Washington DC · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Submits the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to the United States Senate

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1845-1849

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

President of USA · Washington DC · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Ratifies the amended Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on behalf of the United States

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1845-1849

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

President of USA · Queretaro · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Ratifications of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo are exchanged at Queretaro

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1845-1849

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

President of USA · Mexican Cession · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Treaty transfers a vast cession of Mexican territory to the United States

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1845-1849

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

President of USA · Rio Grande · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Treaty confirms the Rio Grande as the southern boundary of Texas

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1845-1849

Records, sources and methodology

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