President James K. Polk (1849)
James K. Polk is not really known by many in the modern era, but that still doesn’t change the fact that he was really efficient in his life, leading to what we know now as great America. To date, he is considered a strength to politics as he is considered the “most successful President to take after George Washington in carrying out plans he set to accomplish. Interestingly, Polk brought to life almost all the plans he made while he was on the campaign trail, and he also managed to fulfill all of his party’s platform promises. Some of these accomplished promises included creating a new federal depository, obtaining territories like Oregon, New Mexico, and California, lowering tariffs, and bringing to an end the Texas border dispute. Take note, the executive branch of the party was also strengthened in the process.
President James K Polk
Confederate President Jefferson Davis (c. 1861)
Jefferson Davis was deemed the Confederate President during the US Civil War. He operated as a Mississippi senator, a veteran of the Mexican War, and the Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. Born in 1808, the historical figure lived a full and accomplished life until he died in 1889.The Confederate eventually surrendered in 1865, and Davis was arrested and charged for treason but yet, never went to trial. It turned out, Davis was preparing for a court date but wasn’t granted one as he was ready to fight back and defend the states leaving the Union. Instead of giving Davis a chance to make his claim, President Andrew Johnson signed a deal where he pardoned all the Confederates on December 25, 1868.
Confederate President Jefferson Davis
