Martin Van Buren entered the White House on the coattails of his illustrious predecessor, Andrew Jackson, making him the second vice president to succeed his immediate forerunner. Challenges: Three ...

Widmer wrote a biography of Martin Van Buren ... (That's what "Sunday Morning" is here for!) Van Buren did enjoy a brief moment in the pop culture spotlight, on "Seinfeld," when Kramer took ...

Born: December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York... Martin Van Buren allied himself with President Andrew Jackson, who in turn rewarded Van Buren with cabinet positions and the vice presidency.