Widmer wrote a biography of Martin Van Buren: "I was attracted to the idea of trying to make an obscure president a little bit less obscure. I think I succeeded in that very small goal.

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 ...

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.

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

In 1836, Vice President Martin Van Buren won the presidential election ... Van Buren worked his way up from New York state ...

remained President of the United States from 1829 to 1837. Van Buren served as Jackson's vice president till 1837 and was then elected as President until 1841. He was one of the founders of the ...