USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -While the country was prosperous when the “Little Magician” was elected, less than three months later the financial panic of 1837 punctured the prosperity. Only about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, but trim and erect, Martin Van Buren dressed fastidiously.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is Martin Van Buren most known for? Van Buren became known for being a shrewd politician. He earned the nicknames “Little Magician” and the “Red Fox” for his cunning politics. He was unable to get elected to a second term as president, however, when a financial panic hit the country and the stock market crashed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Martin Van Buren, (born December 5, 1782, Kinderhook, New York, U.S.-died July 24, 1862, Kinderhook), eighth president of the United States (1837–41) and one of the founders of the Democratic Party.

Detailed explanation-4: -Two groups of people could be arguing about something, never wanting to agree with one another, but Martin Van Buren was often able to bring them together. His ability to make the impossible happen, and because he was not a very tall man, earned him the nickname “The Little Magician.”