In his inaugural speech, Van Buren noted that he was the first American born after the revolution to become president.

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Painters like Edgar Degas and Vincent Van Gogh used the sharp lines and off-centered look of these prints in their paintings.

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By this time, Jackson had decided that Van Buren would be the best man to follow him as president.

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Dennis Van Roekel of the National Education Association said the plan "still relies on standardized tests to identify winners and losers."

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At the same time, the Whig campaign songs said Van Buren lived like a king in the White House.

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But at this moment, a border tapestry by Flemish artist Pieter van Aelst picturing the four seasons captures your interest.

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Jackson was grateful for Van Buren's help, and asked him to come to Washington to serve as secretary of state.

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Van Buren had been president for just a few days when an economic crisis and a political storm struck the country.

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The letters were taken from the name of the town where Martin Van Buren was born Old Kinderhook,New York.

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This week, Steve Ember and Gwen Outen talk about Martin Van Buren and the start of his presidency.

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At one extreme were the supporters of former President Van Buren -- New York Democrats opposed to slavery.

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He said Van Buren slept in the same kind of bed as the one used by the French King, Louis the 15th.

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Van Buren built up the national Democratic Party with the same methods he used to build his political organization in New York state.

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4 years later, at Jackson's request, the Democrats chose Van Buren to be their presidential candidate.

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