The most popular programs for the Van Buren, Martin Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=146 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 13:37:22 GMT Patricia Brady and Michael Henderson talked about the life and influence of first ladies Rachel Jackson, Emily Donelson, and Angelica Singleton Van Buren. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the importance of a White House hostess and the role of women in society and politics. Rachel Jackson died before her husband was sworn in as president but her memory influenced his presidency. Later in the Jackson administration her niece, Emily Donelson, became White House hostess, but was dismissed due to political and social scandals in Washington society. President Van Buren was a widower. Dolley Madison's cousin Angelica Singleton became the White House hostess when she married his oldest son. Video clips were shown of tours of The Hermitage in Nashville, Tennessee, and of Lindenwald in Kinderhook, New York, and of an interview with William Seale. This was the fifth presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310728-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310728-1 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the eighth in a series on American presidents, participants discussed the life and career of Martin Van Buren as well as his New York estate. Throughout the program various parts of the estate and rooms in the house were shown. Participants responded to audience comments and questions via telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122988-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122988-1 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A brief illustrated summary was shown of the accomplishments and life history of Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122865-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122865-1 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ted Widmer talked about his book [Martin Van Buren], which is part of [The American Presidents] series published by Times Books. Mr. Widmer talked about Van Buren's presidency, his reaction to the collapse of financial markets in 1837, and his rocky relationship with President Andrew Jackson. Mr. Widmer also explained why he credits Van Buren with creating the two-party system in America. After his remarks he responded to questions from members of the audience. Martin Van Buren was the first president born after U.S. Independence and the first and only Dutch-speaking president of the United States. An adroit politician, Van Buren rose from humble origins in Kinderhook, New York, to serve as a U.S. Senator, as Andrew Jackson's secretary of state, and as vice president. This event was part of the Historians' Forums at the New York Historical Society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191732-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191732-1 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speaking to the C-SPAN Board dinner, Mr. Brinkley and Mr. Smith talked about the eighth president's impact on American politics and the political lexicon, including the expressions "O.K.," "booze," and "keep the ball rolling." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122883-1 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ritchie talked about President Van Buren's eight-year Senate career and his four years as vice president. He discussed the impact of President Jackson on Mr. Van Buren's political career, including his backing of Jackson's candidacy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123078-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123078-1 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The C-SPAN School Bus was welcomed to Albany by Mr. Gorenstein. Mrs. Berntson explained the significance of the Van Buren home at the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in Kinderhook, NY. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60172-1 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT