Martin Van Buren's Presidency

By hstripling

  • Elected for President

  • Panic of 1837 occurs

  • Announces opposition to annexation of Texas

  • Proposes an independent treasury

  • Signed the Independent Treasury Act

  • Whig William Henry Harrison defeats Martin Van Buren in election

  • William Henry Harrison becomes President

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