And if you don't know who that is, you're in good company! Van Buren was our eighth president, and the first to be born an American citizen, which is more than guide Zach Anderson knew when he ...

To win the presidential election, Democrat Kamala Harris will have to overcome what was once called the “Van Buren jinx.” In ...

Born: December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York... Martin Van Buren allied himself with President Andrew Jackson, who in turn rewarded Van Buren with cabinet positions and the vice presidency.

Martin Van Buren entered the White House on the coattails of his illustrious predecessor, Andrew Jackson, making him the second vice president to succeed his immediate forerunner. Challenges: Three ...

This tradition initially began in 1837, when Andrew Jackson attended the inauguration of Martin Van Buren, a Troy University article explains. In 1801, John Adams became the first president to ...

Explore the unique ties between 5 U.S. presidents and New York, from Fillmore's humble beginnings to Trump's real estate ventures.