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8th U.S. President

Martin Van Buren was the 8th President of the United States, born on December 5, 1782, and died on July 24, 1862. He held several significant political positions during his career, including Governor of New York and Secretary of State. Van Buren is known for his practical approach to politics and realism in foreign policy.

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Famous Martin Van Buren Quotes

“My conviction of the necessity of further legislative provisions for the safe-keeping and disbursement of the public moneys and my opinion in regard to the measures best adapted to the accomplishment of those objects have been already submitted to you.”

Has Beens Opinion Objects Safe Regard Conviction Accomplishment Provision Adapted Safe Keeping

Book:Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress: At the Commencement of the Third Session of the Twenty-fifth Congress

Source: Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress: At the Commencement of the Third Session of the Twenty-fifth Congress

“Every proper exertion has been made and will be continued to carry out the wishes of Congress in relation to the tobacco trade, as indicated in the several resolutions of the House of Representatives and the legislation of the two branches.”

Has Beens Made Two House Wish Relation Trade Congress Branches Resolution Representatives Legislation Tobacco Exertion House Of Representatives

Book:Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress: At the Commencement of the Third Session of the Twenty-fifth Congress

Source: Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress: At the Commencement of the Third Session of the Twenty-fifth Congress

“The law increasing and organizing the military establishment of the United States has been nearly carried into effect, and the Army has been extensively and usefully employed during the past season.”

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Book:State of the Union Addresses of Martin van Buren

Source: State of the Union Addresses of Martin van Buren

About the Author

Born: December 5, 1782
Died: July 24, 1862
Known for: 8th U.S. President
Quotes: 39

Books & Sources

Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress: At the Commencement of the Third Session of the Twenty-fifth CongressRelated source material

Martin Van Buren, 1782-1862: chronology-documents-bibliographical aidsRelated source material

State of the Union Addresses of Martin van BurenRelated source material

Messages and Papers of the Presidents: Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. PolkRelated source material

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