KINDERHOOK, N.Y. - New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michel Natali commemorated the 241st birthday of former President Martin Van Buren Dec. 5 by laying a wreath from the White House at the ...

In New York's Hudson Valley, in the village of Kinderhook, sits a lovely estate called Lindenwald, once home to Martin Van Buren. And if you don't know who that is, you're in good company!

KINDERHOOK, N.Y. – The New York Army National Guard paid tribute to President Martin Van Buren in Kinderhook Sunday, Dec. 5, where he was born in 1782 and lived the latter part of his life ...

Zachary Taylor planned to spend a few days at the New York State Fair but “Old Rough and Ready” became ill and took the next train home after arriving on September 6, 1849. Invited by local ...

The Wedgwood toilet can still be found today at the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in Kinderhook, New York. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to ...

Martin Van Buren earned two nicknames during his lifetime: “the Little Magician”—he was a smooth politician—and “Old Kinderhook” from the town where he was born. “Old Kinderhook ...