James K. Polk
It’s possible that the 11th president of the United States, James K. Polk (born in 1795), is not as well remembered as he should be, but his administration accomplished a great deal. He accomplished all of his goals, which included acquiring three new territories for the United States, ending a border dispute between Texas and another state, reducing tariffs, and bolstering the power of the executive branch. Photo of Polk from 1849.
James K. Polk
Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington
General of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley was born in 1769. Because of his success at Waterloo, Napoleon’s wars were finally put to an end, and he was hailed as a European hero. From 1828 to 1830, he led Britain as its prime minister. Taken in 1844, this image depicts him at the height of his popularity.
Arthur Wellesley, First Duke Of Wellington
