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Martin Van Buren

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  • Birth

    Birth
    Martin was born on December 5,1782

  • Birth place

    Birth place
    He was born in Kinderhook, New York

  • U.S.A

    U.S.A
    First president born in the U.S.A

  • Graduation

    Graduation
    He graduated from Claverack College in 1800

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    Martin married Hannah Hoes Van Buren on February 21,1807

  • Children

    Children
    Martin had 5 kids from 1807-1817

  • Election

    Election
    He was elected in 1836 and was president the next year

  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression
    Buren got blamed for the Great Depression
  • Period: to

    Presidency

    Martin was the president for all 4 years.

  • Special Session

    Special Session
    In response to the economic crisis, Van Buren calls for a special session of Congress

  • Neutrality Law

    Neutrality Law
    A treaty that he signed

  • Amistad incident

    Amistad incident
    Rebellion of Africans on board a boat

  • Death

    Death
    Martin died July 24,1862

  • Death place

    Death place
    Martin died in New York where he was born