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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

“The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed by the public servant.”

Should Law President Subjects Limits Supreme Servant Republic Public Servants

Book:Martin Van Buren, 1782-1862: chronology-documents-bibliographical aids

Source: Martin Van Buren, 1782-1862: chronology-documents-bibliographical aids

“Banks properly established and conducted are highly useful to the business of the country, and will doubtless continue to exist in the States so long as they conform to their laws and are found to be safe and beneficial.”

Long Country States Law Found Safe Conformity Conform Beneficial

Book:State of the Union Addresses of Martin van Buren

Source: State of the Union Addresses of Martin van Buren

“If laws acting upon private interests can not always be avoided, they should be confined within the narrowest limits, and left wherever possible to the legislatures of the States.”

Ifs Should States Law Left Interest Acting Limits Can Not Avoided Confined Legislature

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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