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See also[edit]
American election campaigns in the 19th century
1836 United States presidential election
1840 United States presidential election
Charlotte Dupuy, a slave who worked for Van Buren at Decatur House, while her suit for freedom against Henry Clay proceeded
The Panic of 1837
List of presidents of the United States
List of presidents of the United States by previous experience
List of presidents of the United States who owned slaves
Presidents of the United States on U.S. postage stamps
Papers of Martin Van Buren
Andrew Jackson, President when Van Buren was Vice President
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^ The "mistletoe" nickname was inspired by the fact that mistletoe is a parasitic plant which attaches itself to a host tree to survive. Comparing Van Buren to mistletoe implied that he advanced politically only through his connection to the "Old Hickory" tree, which represented Andrew Jackson. This idea was common in Whig propaganda pieces, and also seen in political comics such as The Rejected Minister, where Van Buren is shown being carried into office by Jackson.

