Born: December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York... Martin Van Buren allied himself with President Andrew Jackson, who in turn rewarded Van Buren with cabinet positions and the vice presidency.

To win the presidential election, Democrat Kamala Harris will have to overcome what was once called the “Van Buren jinx.” In ...

Martin Van Buren entered the White House on the coattails of his illustrious predecessor, Andrew Jackson, making him the second vice president to succeed his immediate forerunner. Challenges: Three ...

When sultans tried to give President Martin Van Buren lavish gifts, he did what the Constitution requires and asked Congress what to do. Two live lions had been gifted to Van Buren by the Sultan ...

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