Articles related to "Martin Van Buren"



Eighth President Martin Van Buren
A brief outline of Martin Van Buren's early life in Kinderhook, New York, with photos of his home.
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The Politics of Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system.
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ANDREW JACKSON AND THE EATON AFFAIR: A NATIONAL SOAP OPERA
A social dispute over one woman's virtue brought down the entire government. Never mind Clinton and company, this was a real scandal.
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Solving the Aroostook War
The border between Maine and New Brunswick was a hot-button issue during the first half of the nineteenth century between England and the U.S.
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The Presidency of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was a polarizing figure in the history of American politics. He was a strong and capable leader with a violent tempor and a very clear vision of America,
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Year of Three American Presidents
Following the election of 1840, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler each were briefly the American President.
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Anna Swan: Part Two
In 1846, the towns of Pictou and Truro Nova Scotia were abuzz with news of a giant baby. The rumors were true. On August 6, 1846, Ann Swan, wife of Alexander Swan gave birth to a baby that weighed 18 lbs.
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President William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison did not last long as President, but prior to that he was a war hero and one of America's most prolific politicians.
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Presidential Trivia - Old and New
Collectors of presidential trivia are watching every word and action of 2008 presidential candidates as they march towards the White House.
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The Panic of 1837
There are many factors which contributed to the financial panic which took place during the Presidency of Martin Van Buren, all of which led to an economic depression.
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The Petticoat Affair
The scandalous history of Peggy Eaton caused the cabinet of President Andrew Jackson to fall apart, thus furthering the Jackson-Calhoun split and delaying the Civil War.
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THE VICE PRESIDENT: MORE IMPORTANT THAN WE THINK?
More than a third of all Vice Presidents have become President. This alone makes the selection of this person very important. Learn who has moved up, and why we should take this person a little more seriously in the future.
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