Martin Van Buren was sworn in as the eighth President of the United
States on March 4, 1837. He served as President from 1837 to 1841. Van
Buren was a Democrat and the successor to Andrew Jackson, who had served
two terms as President. Van Buren faced economic challenges during his
presidency, including the Panic of 1837, which was a severe financial
crisis. His presidency also saw debates over issues such as slavery and
the annexation of Texas. Van Buren was not successful in his bid for
re-election in 1840, and he served only one term as President.
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