Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States

Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862) was an American statesman who served as the eighth President of the United States from 1837 to 1841. A founder of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the ninth Governor of New York, the tenth United States Secretary of State, and the eighth Vice President of the United States. Known for his political acumen, Van Buren earned the sobriqu...