USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -MARTIN VAN BUREN, the eleventh governor of New York, was born in Kinderhook, New York on December 5, 1782. His early education was attained at an academy in Kinderhook. He went on to study law, and in 1803 was admitted to the New York bar.

Detailed explanation-2: -Only about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, but trim and erect, Martin Van Buren dressed fastidiously. His impeccable appearance belied his amiability–and his humble background. Of Dutch descent, he was born in 1782, the son of a tavernkeeper and farmer, in Kinderhook, New York.

Detailed explanation-3: -Van Buren was the first president born an American citizen. He was also the only president for whom English was a second language; his first language was Dutch. Van Buren entered political life in 1812 after winning a seat in the state legislature.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.