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Sarah Polk - People, Places

US first lady (1845–9), born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA. She married James K Polk in 1824. Well-educated, she served as Polk's personal secretary, and the two often worked together until late at night. Polk died two months after his presidency, but she remained admired and respected by both sides during the Civil War and afterwards.

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Childress can refer to:

People

Alice Childress, American playwright and author Brad Childress, American football coach Brandon Childress, American football player George C. Childress, lawer, statesman and principal author of the Texas Declaration of Independence James Childress, American philosopher and theologian Josh Childress, American basketball player Kallie Flynn Childress, American actress Mark Childress, American novelist Richard Childress, American NASCAR driver and entrepreneur Ross Childress, American musician

Places

Childress, Texas
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