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Signature of James K. Polk
James K. Polk
Polk's handwritten signature, used on official acts and commissions during his presidency.
This is Polk's own autograph, used to sign official acts and commissions of his presidency.
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What it is
This is James K. Polk's autograph signature, the same mark he used on acts and commissions while serving as President of the United States.
Why it matters
A signature is one of the most personal traces a historical figure leaves behind. Polk's signature appears on official documents that carried the force of law, linking his own hand directly to decisions of his presidency.
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