Tag: Martin Van Buren

George M. Dallas: The Forgotten Maestro

18Apr

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George M. Dallas: The Forgotten Maestro

Though his name has been forgotten to history, George M. Dallas was one of the savviest political operators of his time, rising from being just another lawyer to an important player in Pennsylvania state politics, to vice president! A member of the Democratic Party, Dallas led the so-called "Family Faction" of the party's Pennsylvania chapter, developing a fierce rivalry with future President James Buchanan, as both vied for control of the party. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Legal Career Political Career Pennsylvania State Politics Diplomatic Career Vice President Tariffs Death & Legacy

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15 Interesting Facts About Martin Van Buren

11Jan

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15 Interesting Facts About Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren served as the eighth President of the United States, between 1837 and 1841. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Martin Van Buren? By most accounts, Martin Van Buren's presidency was quite uneventful. He only ever served one term, whilst most historians view him as a mediocre president- neither one of the best or the worst. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Presidential Nickname Over the course of his political career, and later, his presidential career, Van Buren received numerous nicknames. The overwhelming majority of these were used during certain points in his political life, and later forgotten. However, there was one that stuck: Old Kinderhook. The nickname originates the village of Kinderho...

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