Over 30 Unique Images You Won’t Find in Any Textbook

Published on 08/22/2022
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James K. Polk

James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States, was the first to resign after only one term in office and without standing for re-election. He is primarily known for winning the Mexican-American War, strengthening the executive branch, and lowering tariffs, all of which contributed to the United States’ territorial expansion. According to historians and scholars, President Polk was usually recognized as a successful leader who accomplished the key items on his agenda.

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John “Johnny Appleseed” Chapman

Johnny Appleseed, also known as John Chapman, was a pioneering nurseryman who lived in the early 1800s. He journeyed across the United States, bringing apple trees to towns in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, West Virginia, and even Ontario, Canada. He was a pioneer in bringing apple trees to the United States. Johnny Appleseed was a wonderful man and environmentalist who became somewhat of a legend in his own time.

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