Martin Van Buren - Old Kinderhook is the biography of Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States serving in office from 1837 to 1841. Before his presidency, Van Buren served as the eighth Vice President (1833-1837) and the 10th Secretary of State under President Andrew Jackson. He was also a key organizer of the Democratic Party. Van Buren was the first President in history who did not experience the American Revolution firsthand. Martin Van Buren - Old Kinderhook is highly recommended for those interested in reading more about the life of President Martin Van Buren.