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James K. Polk
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James K. Polk
First president to be under the age of 50 upon election and upon entering office.
First president to have served as speaker of the House of Representatives.
First president to be elected despite losing his states of birth and residence.
First president to be nominated by his party as a dark horse.
First president not to seek re-election upon the completion of his one term.
First president to die before reaching the age of 60.
First president to predecease a parent and a mother.
First president not to have any children, either biological, adopted, or even stepchildren.
First president not to keep a pet during his term in office.
First president to have his Cabinet photographed.
First president to have a surviving photograph taken of him while in office.
