Some interesting facts about 8th President Martin Van Buren (1837-1841)
1. Economic Depression-- during his presidency caused him to lose reelection bid in 1840
2. First president born after the Declaration of Independence was signed.
3. Loaded pistols-- When he was vice president, he presided over the US Senate with loaded pistols.
4. Democrat Party-- a political faction led by him eventually became the Democratic Party of today.
6. Three unsuccessful bids-- he ran for president unsuccessfully three more times after his presidency
7. First president to be born a US citizen.
Facts from Feb. 10, 2008 Chicago Tribune "Presidential portraits."
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