In 1847, Richard Rush was appointed as Minister to France by President James K. Polk, a position he held until 1849, when he returned to the land of his birth, to retire in Philadelphia.
Richard Rush was appointed as Minister to France by President James K. Polk. This was in 1847. President James K. Polk was a position. He held a position until 1849. He returned to the land of his birth. This was to retire in Philadelphia.