![]() | Martin van Buren and the American Political System Subjects: Van Buren Martin 1782-1862; United States -- Politics and government -- 1815-1861; New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865; Presidents -- United States -- Biography; Donald Cole analyzes the political skills that brought Van Buren the nickname Little Magician," describing how he built the Albany Regency (which became a model for political party machines) and how he created the Democratic party of Andrew Jackson. |
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