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Martin Van Buren
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Noun1.Martin Van Buren - 8th President of the United States (1782-1862)Martin Van Buren - 8th President of the United States (1782-1862)


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He had acquired the nickname of Old Kinderhook (he was born in Kinderhook, New York).
Van Buren was known as Old Kinderhook after his home town in New York state and his supporters called him "OK" for short.
He was from a small town of Dutch settlers, Kinderhook, in New York state, and was known as Old Kinderhook by his supporters.
 
 
 
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