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On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success.


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Author Bio


  • NameMartin Van Buren
  • DescriptionAmerican politician, 8th president of the United States (in office from 1837 to 1841)
  • AliasesMaarten van Buren
  • BornDecember 5, 1782
  • DiedJuly 24, 1862
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Lawyer; Diplomat