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James. K. Polk elected as President...



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November 26, 1844

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Nov. 26, 1844 

* James K. Polk
* Presidential election
* From our nation's capital


Page 3 begins with a detailed report/editorial headed: "The Presidential Election".
The text starts off: "It is now certain at the late election held for Electors of President &Vice-President of the United States....James K. Polk, of Tennessee, has been chosen President, and George M. Dallas, of Pennsylvania, Vice President of the United States, for four years from and after the 4th day of March next..." & more. The full report takes over a full column.
Nice to have in a Washington paper.
Four pages, nice condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War