Martin Van Buren - Wikipedia
WEBMartin Van Buren (/ v æ n ˈ b jʊər ən / van BURE-ən; Dutch: Maarten van Buren [ˈmaːrtə(n) vɑm ˈbyːrə(n)] ⓘ; December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and statesman who served as the eighth …
Martin Van Buren | Biography, Presidency, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Key events in the life of Martin Van Buren. Martin Van Buren (born December 5, 1782, Kinderhook, New York, U.S.—died July 24, 1862, Kinderhook) was the eighth president of the United States (1837–41) and one of the founders of the Democratic Party. He was known as the “Little Magician” to his friends (and the “Sly Fox” to his ...
Martin Van Buren - HISTORY
WEBOct 29, 2009 · Martin Van Buren. Updated: May 27, 2020 | Original: October 29, 2009. Unlike the seven men who preceded him in the White House, Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was the first president to be born a ...
Martin Van Buren - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · Martin Van Buren was one of the founders of the Democratic Party and was the eighth president of the United States. Learn more at Biography.com.
Martin Van Buren | The White House
WEBMartin Van Buren | The White House. The biography for President Van Buren and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. Martin Van Buren was the eighth...
Martin Van Buren: Impact and Legacy | Miller Center
WEBWhile Van Buren has earned the accolades of scholars for his contributions to the development of the American political system, he has not been judged a great, nor even good, President. The main challenge President Van Buren faced was the …
Martin Van Buren: Life in Brief | Miller Center
WEBU.S. Presidents. Martin Van Buren: Life in Brief. By Joel Silbey. Martin Van Buren said that the two happiest days of his life were his entrance into the office of President and his surrender of the office. While his political opponents were glad to see him go—they nicknamed him “Martin Van Ruin”—many Americans were not.
Martin Van Buren | Miller Center
WEBScholarly essays, speeches, photos, and other resources on Martin Van Buren, the 8th US president (1837-1841), including information about Democratic politics, his vice presidency, and the 1837 depression.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
WEB6 days ago · Today, Martin Van Buren is an obscure man, often little more than a footnote. In pre-Civil War America, however, it was impossible not to have an opinion of him. Van Buren was central to the creation of America's political parties, and to the largest crisis of his time, slavery.
Martin Van Buren - White House Historical Association
WEBMartin Van Buren - White House Historical Association. Martin Van Buren was born in the rural town of Kinderhook, New York, on December 5, 1782. His father, Abraham, owned a successful inn and small farm.
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