James K. Polk, who served as Speaker of the House from 1835 to 1839, was sworn in as president in 1845.
Polk served one term, leaving office in 1849.
Who was the first Speaker of the House to be elected president?
James K. Polk, who served as Speaker of the House from 1835 to 1839, was sworn in as president in 1845.
Polk served one term, leaving office in 1849.