♂ Martin Van Buren

1782 - 1862

 

Old Kinderhook

Martin Van Buren
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Parents
Abraham Van Buren
Abraham Van Buren
1737 - 1817
Maria Hoes
Maria Hoes
1747 - 1818
Spouse
Hannah Hoes
Hannah Hoes
1783 - 1819

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1837

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Elected in 1836, US president until 1841. The picture is an 1858 portrait on display at the White House. He coined the term "OK" for his presidential campaign, short for "Old Kinderhook", partly responsible for the wide usage of the word today.

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  1. Martin Van Buren - Wikipedia
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