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Biography Of Martin Van Buren Vice President Of The United States

Biography Of Martin Van Buren Vice President Of The United States

William Emmons

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Kessinger Publishing
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2004
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''The Biography of Martin Van Buren, Vice President of the United States'' is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Martin Van Buren, the eighth Vice President of the United States. Written by William Emmons, this book provides a detailed exploration of Van Buren’s early life, his rise to political power, and his significant contributions to American politics during the early 19th century.The book begins with a discussion of Van Buren’s childhood and education, tracing his early years in Kinderhook, New York, and his time as a student at the Kinderhook Academy. From there, the author delves into Van Buren’s political career, exploring his early involvement in New York state politics and his eventual rise to national prominence as a member of Andrew Jackson’s Democratic Party.The book covers Van Buren’s tenure as Vice President under Jackson, including his role in the Nullification Crisis and his efforts to strengthen the power of the executive branch. It also explores Van Buren’s unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1840, as well as his subsequent return to politics as a member of the Free Soil Party.Throughout the book, Emmons provides a nuanced and detailed portrait of Van Buren’s character, highlighting his strengths as a political strategist and his commitment to advancing the interests of the American people. Drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, the book offers a rich and engaging account of one of America’s most important political figures.With An Appendix Containing Selections From His Writings. With Other Valuable Documents Among Which Will Be Found The Late Letter Of Colonel Thomas H. Benton.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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