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Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Martin Van Buren [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of Martin van Buren itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Martin Van Buren
Brief biographical sketch of America's eighth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Van Buren, Martin
This site provides a biography of political information about President Martin Van Buren.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Working for the Party | 60 Second Presidents
This lesson focuses on the influence party system has on American presidents. Some presidents were willing to do whatever their party said, while others were much more independent. Students will view videos featuring presidents Warren...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1836
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1836 won by Democratic nominee, Martin Van Buren.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ny: Martin Van Buren Natl Historic Site
Home of U.S. President Martin Van Buren; designed in part by Richard Upjohn.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martin Van Buren
Martin van Buren, president of the United States.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Knox Polk:campaign and Election of 1844
The campaign and election of 1844 showed the rising difference in the nation between Whigs and Democrats and sections of the country. Showing the true development of the two-party system, it also gave rise to the term, "dark horse."
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martin Van Buren
(1782-1862) US President 1837-1841
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martin Van Buren
(1782-1862) 8th President of the U.S.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martin Van Buren
The eighth president of the United States, born in Kinderhook, New York, Dec. 5, 1782; died there July 24, 1862.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Martin Van Buren
The eighth President of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hannah Van Buren
The wife of Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the United States. She died before her husband was elected in to office, and never served as First Lady.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson 1767 1845 a Brief Biography
The University of Groningen provides an excellent biography of Andrew Jackson. The details of his candidacy, election to the presidency, and his administration are important parts of this site.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History by Era: The Age of Jackson
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the growth of the United States in population, economy, territory during the Age of Jackson. Named after the dynamic president, Andrew Jackson, the age encompassed much more than Jackson's...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1840
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1840 won by Whig party nominee, William Henry Harrison.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Henry Harrison: Campaigns and Elections
Scroll to the election of 1840 to find information about the candidates, platforms, and results. From the Miller Center of Public Affairs.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Henry Clay and the "Bank Wars"
Part of a biography of American president Andrew Jackson, this article surveys Jackson's veto of the Second Bank of the United States and the political intrigue involved in that.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Whigs, Democrats and "Know Nothings"
Jackson's political opponents, united by little more than a common opposition to him, eventually coalesced into a common party called the Whigs, a British term signifying opposition to Jackson's "monarchial rule." Although they organized...
270 To Win
270towin: 1848 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1848 won by Zachary Taylor, one of only two Whigs to be elected President before the party ceased to exist in the 1850s.