Saturday, December 12, 2009
Martin Van Buren 8th US President 1837-1841
Martin Van Buren (1782 - 1862)
8th US President
First Lady Hannah Van Buren
Vice President Richard M. Johnson
Van Buren was president during an economic depression. The US border was plagued by disputes with Canada and Mexico. He refused to start a war with Mexico by admitting Texas into the Union. He was considered a very kind and rational public figure.
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