Presidents of the United States on U.S. postage stamps (1841–1845) and the first to succeed to the office following the death of a predecessor. Tyler assumed office when President William Henry Harrison died only 32 days into his term as president. James Knox Polk (November 2, 1795 – June 15, 1849) was the 11th President of the United States (1845–1849). Polk was born in North Carolina. He later lived in and became Governor of the state of Tennessee. A Democrat, Polk served as Speaker of the House (1835–1839) and Governor of Tennessee (1839–1841) before becoming president. Polk was an ardent supporter of Andrew Jackson. Polk was considered the last
32nd Wing (Italy) unit saw action on 12 June 1940 in an attack on Biserta. On 9 July the 32nd Wing participated to the First Battle of the Baleari against the Mediterranean Fleet, damaging HMS Hood, HMS Ark Royal and two cruisers. The Wing's War Flag was awarded with Silver Medal of Military Valor for this action. In August 1940 the 32nd Wing received some Savoia Marchetti SM.82 long-range heavy bombers, based in Cagliari-Decimomannu. Main war actions include attacks on Gibraltar where, on 8 May 1941, died Captain Armando Boetto, commander of the 49th Flight, to which the 32nd Wing is dedicated. Captain