Another seasonal post from Balladeer’s Blog with Presidents Day approaching. JAMES K. POLK Conflict – Tennessee Unrest: Service – From 1821-1825 Polk served in the Maury County Cavalry unit of the Tennessee Militia. He retained his law practice and political activities throughout his service. No official wars were fought during this period, so Polk and […]

U.S. PRESIDENTS IN THE MILITARY (Polk-Taylor)