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Martin Van Buren - Eighth President

Learn all about Martin Van Buren, the Eighth president of the United States.
Martin Van Buren - 8th President of the United States
Learn more about the 8th president of the United States, Martin Van Buren. This biography describes his early childhood through his career before the presidency to his time as president and his retirement.
Martin Van Buren - Eighth President - Fast Facts
Learn about the key points of Martin Van Buren's presidency.
Martin Van Buren Quotes
Read these selected Van Buren quotes to learn more about the eighth president of the U.S.
Martin Van Buren
Did you know that Martin Van Buren's nickname Old Kinderhook led to the American expression O.K? Read about this and more at this excellent site presented by an Advanced Placement U.S. History student.

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