Van Buren Resists Immediate Annexation
Martin Van Buren's administration hesitated to pursue annexation because of disputes over slavery and the risk of war with Mexico.
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Martin Van Buren Biography and Timeline
Follow Martin Van Buren through 1 dated historical records for United States of America.
Martin Van Buren, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1837–1837Years on this page
1837
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