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James K Polk – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
Tue. August 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
|FREE
 James K Polk, the 11th President of the United States, was an Andrew Jackson protégé, and the leader of Jackson’s Democratic Party. Polk waged war with Mexico that resulted in the securing of the entire Southwestern United States, he annexed the Oregon Territory, and the assimilation of the Republic of Texas into the Union — all in one four-year term. He also built the Independent Treasury, separating the US Treasury Department from the Central Bank. But Polk was a Southerner, and like his predecessors and successors, made little progress on the issue of slavery. We will examine the remarkable successes of James K Polk, and how he changed America during his short tenure.

FORMAT: In-Person – classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture
AGES: Adults 18+, Youth Ages 14-18
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels
PREREQUISITES: None
FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there is no charge to attend this event but please kindly RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. Donations for our 501(c)(3) are graciously accepted at the door; every amount helps us continue to offer free and affordable events to the community.
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Jim Sherbert
 Jim Sherbert’s 30-year career spans a wide range of consumer and commercial manufacturing categories with both domestic and international responsibilities. He has a passion for history and the broad scope of events and people who make America unique among nations. At The Holland Center, Jim is a former board chair, serves as development leader of the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy, and leads the Americana Lecture Series.