Martin Van Buren inaugurated as eighth U.S. President (1836–1837)

Martin Van Buren was inaugurated as the eighth U.S. President on March 4, 1837, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. His presidency followed Andrew Jackson's, whom he had served as vice president. Van Buren's administration began with a transition from Jackson's policies, though his popularity later declined due to economic crises.

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Background. Martin Van Buren, co-founder of the Democratic Party, served as Andrew Jackson's vice president from 1833 to 1837. With Jackson's strong support, Van Buren won the 1836 presidential election, marking a turning point in American political history as the Second Party System established itself. Jackson declined to seek another term, ensuring Van Buren's succession.

Inauguration. Van Buren was sworn in as the eighth President of the United States on March 4, 1837, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This event marked the formal transition of power from Andrew Jackson to Van Buren, who had been determined to continue Jackson's policies.

Transition. Andrew Jackson remained influential within the Democratic Party as his second term ended. Jackson was determined to help elect Van Buren in 1836 so that the latter could continue the Jackson administration's policies. Van Buren won the presidential nomination of the 1835 Democratic National Convention without opposition, securing his path to the presidency.

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