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� 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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Key Events in the Administration
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Martin Van Buren
(December 5, 1782 - July 24, 1862)
Life Facts
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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)
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
Related Links
C-SPAN in the Classroom Papers: Library of Congress - Washington, DC, 202-707-5387
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� Martin Van Buren Life Portrait: From Martin Van Buren National Historic Site - Kinderhook, NY Guests included: Michael Henderson, superintendent, Van Buren National Historic Site; Patricia West, curator, Van Buren National Historic Site; and Mary Leigh Pell Whitmer, Van Buren descendant Watch | Order Videotape � Doug Brinkley and Richard Norton Smith on Martin Van Buren Watch � Don Ritchie, Senate historian, on Martin Van Buren Watch � David McCullough on power and the presidency Watch
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