Episode 174
History's Hook RM EP15 03-21-2026 Out of Slavery Life of Elias Polk
Front Porch Radio - History's Hook · Tom Price
March 21, 20261h 0m
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Show Notes
Elias Polk was born into slavery North Carolina, but grew up in Tennessee. The majority of his life was spent serving James K. Polk who would eventually become the 11th President. His life, however, spanned some eighty years, through emancipation, where Elias became politically active in Tennessee. Join Tom, Barry, and Jo Ann and listen to Elias’ story as told by author and historian Zacharie Kinslow.
Topics
History