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Van Buren gained his reputation as a magician (or a wizard-- Expelliarmus!) by working with various figures and factions to help construct a political machine in New York state, and later help bring Andrew Jackson to power.
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∙ 8y agoHe was called Old Kinderhook, son of a Tavern Keeper in New York, so he was of humble background
During the three years of the panic, Van Buren bore the anger of a disappointed people. His enemies accused him of being a sly, scheming politician. The called Van Buren "The Little Magician" and "The Fox of Kinderhook."
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The World Book Encyclopedia
Volume 20- U-V
He had two nicknames: "The Little Magician"; "The Red Fox of Kinderhook"
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How was Martin van Buren when he was elected?
Martin Van Buren was 54 years old when he was elected the 8th President of the United States.
How old was Martin van Buren when he got elected?
Martin Van Buren was 54 years old when he was elected the 8th president of the United States.
What state was Martin van Buren elected in?
Van Buren was a New York resident when he was elected president.
What vice president was elected to be president after Martin van Buren?
Richard Johnson was Martin Van Buren's vice president.
How old was Martin van Buren when he was elected president?
54
What state was Martin van Buren elected from?
He was from New York.
Was Martin van Buren the president?
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How did Martin van Buren take office?
He was legally elected and sworn in .
Who was vice president when Martin van Buren was elected?
When he was elected in 1836, Martin Van Buren was the vice-president. After he took office as President in 1837, Richard M Johnson became his vice-president.
Was Martin van Buren alive when Herbert Hoover was elected?
No, Martin Van Buren was not alive when Herbert Hoover was elected president. Van Buren served as the eighth president of the United States from 1837 to 1841, while Herbert Hoover served as the 31st president from 1929 to 1933.
Who was elected president after Jackson's second term in office?
Martin Van Buren
Who was the first 1st vice president elected since Martin van Buren?
George H. W. Bush was the first incumbent vice-president to be elected president since Van Buren. Theodore Roosevelt was the first former VP to be elected after Van Buren but he was already president when he was elected.
