Martin Van Buren was born in the village of Kinderhook, New York.
Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren, he grew up speaking Dutch.
It's not Obama, despite the ignorant beliefs. Martin Van Buren's first language was Dutch.
he grew up on a relitive's farm in Kinderhook New York
He was of Dutch ancestry and grew up in a Dutch speaking home.
He grew up speaking Dutch at home. Of course, he also spoke English.
Martin Van Buren grew up with parents that spoke Dutch as their native language.
The U. S. consisted of 25 states at the time Martin Van Buren was elected President, but that number was up to 26 by the time he was sworn in.
Ronald Reagan had that nickname. Interestingly, in the 1930s, he was a radio announcer, and used the air-name "Dutch Reagan."
Martin Van Buren went to Kinderhook AcademyWashington Seminary
He set up the Independent Subtreasury of the United States of America.
Van Buren was Secretary of State and Vice-president under Jackson. Jackson picked him to be his successor as president and he was elected.