Martin Van Buren (Maarten van Buren; December 5, 1782 - July 24, 1862) was an American politician who served as the eighth President of the United States (1837 - 41). A member of the Democratic Party, he served in a number of other senior roles, including eighth Vice President (1833 - 37) and tenth Secretary of State (1829 - 31), both under Andrew Jackson. Shortly after taking office, the Panic of 1837 struck the nation, and his inability to deal effectively with the economic crisis, combined with the growing political strength of the opposition Whig Party, led to his defeat in the 1840 presidential election. Jackson and Van Buren were elected, and after serving as governor for two months, Van Buren resigned to become Jackson's Secretary of State. Van Buren's nomination was rejected by the Senate, cutting short his service in London, but he was elected vice president in the 1832 election.
Martin Van Buren held office.
Martin Van Buren held office.

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Martin Van Buren (Maarten van Buren; December 5, 1782 - July 24, 1862) was an American politician who served as the eighth President of the United States (1837 - 41). A member of the Democratic Party, he served in a number of other senior roles, including eighth Vice President (1833 - 37) and tenth Secretary of State (1829 - 31), both under Andrew Jackson. Shortly after taking office, the Panic of 1837 struck the nation, and his inability to deal effectively with the economic crisis, combined with the growing political strength of the opposition Whig Party, led to his defeat in the 1840 presidential election. Jackson and Van Buren were elected, and after serving as governor for two months, Van Buren resigned to become Jackson's Secretary of State. Van Buren's nomination was rejected by the Senate, cutting short his service in London, but he was elected vice president in the 1832 election.

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Martin Van Buren held office.

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Martin Van Buren (Maarten van Buren; December 5, 1782 - July 24, 1862) was an American politician who served as the eighth President of the United States (1837 - 41). A member of the Democratic Party, he served in a number of other senior roles, including eighth Vice President (1833 - 37) and tenth Secretary of State (1829 - 31), both under Andrew Jackson. Shortly after taking office, the Panic of 1837 struck the nation, and his inability to deal effectively with the economic crisis, combined with the growing political strength of the opposition Whig Party, led to his defeat in the 1840 presidential election. Jackson and Van Buren were elected, and after serving as governor for two months, Van Buren resigned to become Jackson's Secretary of State. Van Buren's nomination was rejected by the Senate, cutting short his service in London, but he was elected vice president in the 1832 election.

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