Martin
Van Buren - Eighth US President

Martin
Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States, served
as president from 1837 - 1841. Here are some important facts
about the United States President Martin Van Buren.
Martin
Van Buren, 1837-1841
8th President of the United States
Number of Terms: 1
Vice President: Richard M. Johnson
Party Affiliation: Democratic- Republican
Born: December 5, 1782 the son of a tavern keeper and
farmer in New York.
Died: July 24, 1862
First Lady: Hannah Hoes Van Buren
Additional
Information: After President Jackson appointed Martin
Van Buren Secretary of State, Van Buren became the President’s
most trusted advisor. After controversy between Van Buren and
presidential hopeful John C. Calhoun, Van Buren was appointed
Vice President in Jackson’s re-election. Van Buren was
the first president born a US citizen. During his reign as
president, hundreds of banks and businesses failed and the
country fell into a deep depression.
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