Martin Van Buren
"It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't."



 
 
 

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PRESIDENTIAL FACTS

He was the 8th president of the United States.

Birth place: Kinderhook, New York

Birth – death dates: December 5, 1782 - July 24, 1862

Married: Hannah Heos

Family: Abraham Van Buren [1807-73], John Van Buren [1810-66], Martin Van Buren[1812-55], Smith Thompson Van Buren [1817-76]

Pets: Two Tiger cubs

Occupations: Lawyer

Political party: Domocratic

Religion: Dutch Reformed
 
 


 
 

BEYOND THE FACTS

Other interesting information: Martin Van Buren was the first Chief Executive born under the United States flag.
 
 

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