How Long to Read The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency

How Long Does it Take to Read The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 19 minutes to read The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency by James K. Polk

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

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"There are three key reasons why James K. Polk deserves recognition as a significant and influential American president," Polk biographer, Walter Borneman, wrote. "First, Polk accomplished the objectives of his presidential term as he defined them; second, he was the most decisive chief executive before the Civil War; and third, he greatly expanded the executive power of the presidency, particularly its war powers, its role as commander-in-chief, and its oversight of the executive branch." President Harry S. Truman summarized this view by saying that Polk was "a great president. Said what he intended to do and did it."The ramifications of Polk's presidency resound down to our own day. The most controversial action he took was the invasion of Mexico. Criticism by a young congressman by the name of Abraham Lincoln's hurt Lincoln's re-election to the congress. It was a war that saw action by Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and many others who would later fight in the Civil War. Polk's decision is still debated on ethical grounds. Grant later wrote, "I was bitterly opposed to the [Texas annexation], and to this day regard the war, which resulted, as one of the most unjust ever waged by a stronger against a weaker nation."Polk was a fervent believer in Manifest Destiny and is the president considered most influential in expanding the U.S. across the continent. He was a lifelong slave-holder and was considered by abolitionists to be a tool of the pro-slavery powers.

How long is The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency?

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency by James K. Polk is 725 pages long, and a total of 184,875 words.

This makes it 245% the length of the average book. It also has 226% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 50 minutes to read The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency aloud.

What Reading Level is The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency?

The Diary of James K. Polk During His Presidency is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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