Van Buren was born Dec. 5, 1782, in Old Kinderhook, N.Y., to Abraham and Maria Van Buren. His father was a farmer who also ran a tavern where young Martin was introduced to lively discussions on ...

Ted Widmer talked about his book [Martin Van Buren], which is part of [The American Presidents] series published by Times Books. Mr. Widmer talked about Van Buren's presidency, his reaction to the ...

Martin Van Buren allied himself with President Andrew Jackson, who in turn rewarded Van Buren with cabinet positions and the vice presidency.

Martin Van Buren: The Party-Building President Who Davy Crockett Described as Corseted, Aiding in His Defeat. Without a serious and thorough consideration of Van Buren’s entire career — before and ...

This crisis - and his refusal to annex Texas - remain the legacy of President Martin Van Buren. His attempt for re-election in 1840 was doomed from the start.

The elementary school students gave a presentation about Martin Van Buren’s life and sang happy birthday to the president. “It was excellent to have the kids here,” Natali said.

I do not regret that your correspondent has directed the public attention to the fact of Mr. FLAGG's absence and my own at the funeral obsequies of Ex-President VAN BUREN.