Which president set work day at ten hours for federal projects?
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt set the work day at ten hours for federal projects through the passage of the Walsh-Healey Act in 1936. This act established minimum wage and maximum hour requirements for federal contractors, including a ten-hour work day.
What did Martin van Buren stand for?
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Martin Van Buren stood for limited government intervention in the economy and the preservation of states' rights. He was a strong advocate for the Democratic Party and believed in the principle of "Jacksonian democracy," which emphasized the power of the common people. He also supported a sound financial system and opposed the establishment of a central bank.
When did Martin van Dalen die?
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There is no relevant information available about Martin van Dalen, so it is unclear when he died.
When did Harold Van Buren Magonigle die?
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Harold Van Buren Magonigle died on January 26, 1935.
Was Martin van Buren alive when Herbert Hoover was elected?
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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.
How much is an 1837 to 1841 Martin van Buren dollar worth?
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One dollar. In the future - DECADES into the future - such a coin may have a higher value to a coin collector based on scarcity and condition.
What did Martin van Buren believe?
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i don't know what it is i just wanna know what it is
What was Martin van Buren best remembered for?
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Martin Van Buren is very rarely discussed of by his achievements, (which probably don't exist in his presidency, but afterwards) but rather his lacking of. His achievements are usually overlooked, you would have to go deep into "scripps" or extremely deep into the internet to find anything about Van Buren's achivements, which I've yet to do.
What was the name of Martin van Burens political party the last time he ran for president?
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Free Soil Party, opposed the expansion of slavery
What was M artin Van Buren's favorite food?
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Martin Van Buren favorite foods was oysters, doughnuts, raisins, figs, and apples.
Was Martin Van Buren the 8th president?
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Why was Martin van Buren a Democrat?
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maybe one of his family members were a democrat or he just liked the description of a democrat
Who is the 8th president of Mexico?
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During that year Mexico was still an Empire, ruled by "Emperor Agustin I", who lasted from 1821 until 1823, when Generals Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and Guadalupe Victoria wrote and signed the Plan of Casa Mata, which abolished the monarchy and replaced it with a republic.
Why did Martin van Buren lose the election of 1840?
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He was hand-picked by Andew Jackson to succeed him. He served as vice-president during Jackson's second term and so was closely connected to the Jackson adminstration. The opposition Whig party tried an unusual strategy: They ran four candidates in different parts of the country hoping to prevent VanBuren from getting a majority and throwing the election into the House.
Who was the twenty-eighth president?
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Martin Van Buren (1782 - 1862) was the 8th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1837 to March 4, 1841. Before his presidency, he served as the eighth Vice President (1833-1837) and the 10th Secretary of State under Andrew Jackson.
Was Martin Van Buren vice president of the US?
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Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States. Before that, he was vice president under Andrew Jackson and before that Secretary of State under Andrew Jackson.
He was a lawyer as a career but had spent most of his life actively engaged in politics and held a number of offices, including Senator from New York and governor New York/
Born: December 5, 1782
Died: July 24, 1862
His president term started on March 4,1837 and ended on March 4 1841.
Who were Martin Van Buren's children?
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The Van Burens had four sons who were
Abraham Van Buren (November 27, 1807 - March 15, 1873) Army officer , married Angelica Singleton in 1838 - 2 sons, one daughter
John Van Buren February 18, 1810 - October 13, 1866) lawyer and politician , married Elizabeth Vanderpoel in 1845- one daughter
Martin Van Buren Jr. (Dec. 20, 1812- Mar. 19, 1845) died in France
Smith Thompson Van Buren (Jan 16,1817- 1876) married Ellen King.
How did Martin van Buren get his nickname little wizard?
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He got this name because of his political prowess and his small size.
Was Martin van Buren elected president?
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Yes, while he was the incumbent U.S. Vice President, Martin Van Buren won the U.S. presidential election of 1836 with 57.8% of the electoral votes. He was the third of eight people who were U.S. presidential election candidates while they were the incumbent U.S. Vice President, and he was the third of the four out of the eight who won.
What was Martin van Buren's nickname by his opponents?
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Because he was skilled at attaining his political goals, he was also nicknamed the 'Little Magician'.
Van Buren was the first President born as a citizen of the United States.
His wife was also his cousin once removed.Where did Martin van Buren live?
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Martin Van Buren went home to his estate, Lindenwald, in Kinderhook, NY.
What economic problems did Martin van Buren inherit?
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The president called a special meeting of Congress. In a message to lawmakers, Van Buren said "over-banking and over-trading" had caused the depression. He proposed several steps to protect the government. One of them was for Congress to pass a law permitting the government to keep its own money in the Treasury.
Who did van buren run against?
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William H. Harrison, Hugh L. White, and Daniel Webster in 1836.
William Henry Harrison in 1840.