Tag Archives: The Little Magician

Martin Van Buren and the Great Resignation

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Feather Foster

They called him The Little Magician . MVB: Dutch Politician Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was born in Kinderhook, near Albany New York, to a tavern keeper and his second wife. Originally from The Netherlands, their first language – and that … Continue reading →

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The Connection of Aaron Burr and Martin Van Buren

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Feather Foster

People love a good scandal true or false – but especially if it involves peccadilloes. Aaron Burr (1756-1836) Aaron Burr had an interesting, if volatile and suspect career. In more than 250 years, he has attracted an assortment of partisans … Continue reading →

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Martin Van Buren: The Irony of 1840

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Feather Foster

8th POTUS Martin Van Buren is vaguely remembered today, but…. …he holds a few interesting distinctions. Born in 1782, he was the first President who was not born a British subject. He was the only President who learned another language … Continue reading →

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