Van Buren,Martin

Van Buren,Martin
Van Bu·ren (văn byo͝orʹən), Martin. 1782-1862.
The eighth President of the United States (1837-1841). A powerful Democrat from New York, he served in the U.S. Senate (1821-1828), as secretary of state (1829-1831), and as Vice President (1833-1837) under Andrew Jackson before being elected President in 1836. He unsuccessfully sought reelection in 1840 and 1848.

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