U.S. Presidents – Martin Van Buren

Full Name: Martin Van Buren

Party: Democratic Party

Primarily known for: Panic of 1837, later joining the Free Soil Party, being the first President born after American Independence.

D.O.B.: December 5, 1782

Birth state: Nee York

State upon election: New York

Previous career: Vice President

Office start date: March 4, 1837

Office end date: March 4, 1841

Reason term ended: Lost his bid for re-election

Succession number: 8

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