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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