1. # 8 – Martin Van Buren Born: December 5, 1782 Born: December 5, 1782 Birthplace: Kinderhook, New York Birthplace: Kinderhook, New York Political Party: Democrat Political Party: Democrat Term: 1 (1837-41) Term: 1 (1837-41) Vice President: Richard Johnson Vice President: Richard Johnson Children: 4 boys Children: 4 boys Nickname: Red Fox of Kinderhook Nickname: Red Fox of Kinderhook Died: July 24, 1862 Died: July 24, 1862

2. # 8 – Martin Van Buren First President born in the United States of America (after the revolutionary War) First President born in the United States of America (after the revolutionary War) Attended Kinderhook Academy Attended Kinderhook Academy At the age of 14 he began to study law. At the age of 14 he began to study law. At age 21 he was admitted to the bar. (lawyer) At age 21 he was admitted to the bar. (lawyer) 1807: Hannah Hoes. 1807: Hannah Hoes. 1816-19: Attorney General of New York 1816-19: Attorney General of New York 1821-28: U.S. Senator from New York 1821-28: U.S. Senator from New York

3. # 8 – Martin Van Buren 1829-1831: Jackson appoints him as Secretary of State. 1829-1831: Jackson appoints him as Secretary of State. 1833-37: Vice President of the U.S. during Jackson’s second term. 1833-37: Vice President of the U.S. during Jackson’s second term. 1837-41: elected 8 th Pres. Of the US 1837-41: elected 8 th Pres. Of the US

4. #8 – Van Buren 1837: Panic of 1837. People begin to panic and exchange their paper money for gold and silver. Banks run out of money and go out of business. 90% of all businesses fail in the east. 1837: Panic of 1837. People begin to panic and exchange their paper money for gold and silver. Banks run out of money and go out of business. 90% of all businesses fail in the east. Known as “Martin Van Ruin” – blamed for the recession. Although it was Jackson who destroyed the Bank of the US. Known as “Martin Van Ruin” – blamed for the recession. Although it was Jackson who destroyed the Bank of the US. Unable to run a second term. Unable to run a second term.

5. # 8 – Martin Van Buren 1841: tries to run for re-election but loses. 1841: tries to run for re-election but loses. Tries to run for President in 1844 but is defeated. Tries to run for President in 1844 but is defeated. 1848: Tries to run for President again, but failed. 1848: Tries to run for President again, but failed. 1855: retires in Kinderhook, New York 1855: retires in Kinderhook, New York July 24, 1862: Dies of natural causes, brought on by asthma. July 24, 1862: Dies of natural causes, brought on by asthma.

6. Interesting Facts: Interesting Facts: 1837: Panic of 1837. Recession and depression 1837: Panic of 1837. Recession and depression 1839: 10 hour work day is established. 1839: 10 hour work day is established. 1839: vulcanized rubber invented- Charles Goodyear 1839: vulcanized rubber invented- Charles Goodyear 1839 – on paper photography created- William Fox, England. 1839 – on paper photography created- William Fox, England. 1840: Underground railroad organized. 1840: Underground railroad organized. No states admitted No states admitted