Sarah Childress Polk
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Sarah Childress Polk was the first lady of the United States from 1845 to 1849. She was the wife of the 11th president of the United States, James K. Polk.
Portrait, 1845
Sarah and James K. Polk, c. 1848–1849
The Polks on the portico of the White House alongside Secretary of State James Buchanan, and former first lady Dolley Madison.
Polk in her later years
Sarah Polk Fall
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Sarah Polk Jetton Fall was a wealthy Nashville socialite and philanthropist. She was the great-niece and unofficially adopted daughter of former First Lady Sarah Childress Polk. Sallie's mother died w
Sarah Childress Polk
…before James sent him to a school in Washington, D.C., and later Georgetown University. After her husband's death, Sarah would foster her grand-niece, Sarah Polk Fall (1847–1924). During his political career, Polk assisted her husband with his speeches, using her insight to guide his outlines and provide needed…
Fall between 1915 and 1919
Sallie at the tomb of her great-uncle James K. Polk in 1864
Sallie's home displaying items from Polk Place.