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Did You Know?
• He presided over the economic Panic of 1837.
• He was the first president born as a United States citizen.
• Until George Bush, Martin Van Buren was the last vice president to be elected to succeed the president under whom he served.
• He was described as a "dandy," and known to be an exquisite dresser who enjoyed expensive wine and rich food.
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Martin Van Buren
(December 5, 1782 - July 24, 1862)
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Life Facts
Personal:
• First Lady: Angelica Singleton Van Buren, daughter-in-law
• Wife's Maiden Name: Hannah Hoes
• Number of Children: 4
• Education Level: No College
• School Attended: No College
• Religion: Dutch Reformed
• Profession: Lawyer
Public Service:
• Dates of Presidency: 3/4/1837 - 3/3/1841
• Presidency Number: 8
• Number of Terms: 1
• Why Presidency Ended: Defeated
• Party: Democratic
• His Vice President(s): Richard M. Johnson
• Vice President For: Andrew Jackson (1833-1837)
• Cabinet Service: Secretary of State (Andrew Jackson, 1829-1831)
• Senator: New York (1821-1828)
• Governor of a State: New York (1829-1829)
• State Legislative Service: NY (1812-1820)
Footnotes
Methodology and Resources
Presidential Places
Birthplace:
Martin Van Buren Birthplace
Gravesite: Kinderhook Reformed Cemetery
Other Sites: Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Reference Material
Bibliography
Inaugural Address
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