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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