President martin van buren biography for children
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Martin Van Buren was born in the rural town of Kinderhook, New York, on månad 5, 1782. His father, Abraham, owned a successful inn and small farm. The Van Buren tavern served as a hub of social activity for the town, and the constant coming and goings of travelers between New York City and the state capital of Albany brought ung Martin into contact with all sorts of people—both free and enslaved. In 1807, Martin married Hannah Hoes and the two had fem children, but Hannah tragically died in 1819, long before Van Buren ascended to the presidency.
Van Buren studied lag and quickly became immersed in New York politics. He rose rapidly through the ranks of the Democratic-Republican Party and became the leader of the Bucktail faction. In 1821, the state legislature elected Van Buren to företräda New York in the United States Senate, where he served until he resigned to become the Governor of New York. He held this office briefly before accepting the position of Secretary of State
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Martin Van Buren Biography
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Eight President of the United States
Years Served as President: 1837-1841
Vice President: Richard M. Johnson
Party: Democrat
Age at Inauguration: 54
Home State:New York
Date of Birth: December 5, 1782
Died: July 24, 1862
Married: Hannah Hoes
Children: Abraham, John, Martin, Smith
Nickname: The Little Magician
What is Martin Van Buren known for?
Martin Van Buren was known for being a clever and cunning politician. He was sometimes called “The Little Magician” or “Red Fox.”
His presidency was defined by the Panic of 1837, a financial panic during which the stock market crashed. Because of this financial disaster, Martin was not elected to a second term.
He favored states’ rights over a strong federal government.
Early Life
Martin Van Buren was born in Kinderhook, New York. He was born six years after the colonists declared their independence from the British.
Martin’s father
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Martin Van Buren facts for kids
"Van Buren" redirects here. For other uses, see Van Buren (disambiguation).
In this article, the family name is Van Buren, not Buren.
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Portrait by Mathew Brady, c. 1855–1858 | |
| 8th President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 4, 1841 | |
| Vice President | Richard Mentor Johnson |
| Preceded by | Andrew Jackson |
| Succeeded by | William Henry Harrison |
| 8th Vice President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 4, 1837 | |
| President | Andrew Jackson |
| Preceded by | John C. Calhoun |
| Succeeded by | Richard Mentor Johnson |
| 13th United States Minister to the United Kingdom | |
| In office August 8, 1831 – April 4, 1832 | |
| President | Andrew Jackson |
| Preceded by | Louis McLane |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Vail (acting) |
| 10th United States Secretary of State | |
| In office March 28, 1829 – May 23, 1831 | |
| President | Andrew Jackson |
| Preceded by | Henry Clay |
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