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Martin became involved in politics at a young age. When he was just 17 he attended his first political convention. He became attracted to politics and soon entered political office himself.

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He was married to Hannah Hoes Van Buren. He had four children named Abraham, John, Martin, Smith.

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Martin grew up in Kinderhook, New York. His father was a tavern owner and farmer. His family primarily spoke Dutch at home. Martin only received a formal education to the age of 14. He learned law by working and apprenticing for attorneys in New York. In 1803, he passed the bar and became a lawyer.

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He was the true father of Jackson's election. He was not a good president and was ban not to last. According to people he liked to show richness.

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He lived longer than the next four presidents; William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, and Zachary Taylor all died before Van Buren

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He won  a U.S. Senate seat in 1821. Martin Van Buren left the Senate in 1828. In 1832 earned the Democrats’ first nomination as vice president.

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He was the only president to speak English as a second language. His first language was Dutch.

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He only served 1 term. March 4, 1837 – March 4, 1841. He failed to be elected for a 2nd term. He was called Martin Van Ruin.

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He served as the 8th Vice President.
He served as the10th Secretary of State.

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He won  a U.S. Senate seat in 1821.   Martin Van Buren left the Senate in 1828.
In 1832 earned the Democrats’ first nomination as vice president.

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1. He was the 8th president of the United States.
2. He was from New York.
3. He was Born December 5, 1782, and died on July 24, 1862.
4.  He was 54 years old.

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He was the first president to be born a citizen of the United States. He was a democrat. During presidency, he dealt with unemployment and economic depression. He made the annexation on Texas.