A detailed biography written for students. Includes Van Buren's inaugural addresses and a fact file.

Photos and articles are available, but require payment

Concise biography with portrait.

Political profile with Van Buren's employment history, election results, cabinet composition, notable events and personal information.

Reaction to portrayal of Van Buren in Stephen Spielberg's "Amistad".

Unusual tribute to President Van Buren through art, poetry, and games. Features free electronic postcards of Van Buren.

Short biography from the official White House site.

Biographical sketch, portraits, tomb photographs, map, and interactive visitor comments from Find A Grave.

Provides a biography of American President Martin Van Buren. Includes his portrait and a list of his Supreme Court appointments.

State of the Union addresses for all four years of his term and 1837 inaugural address

Jeffrey Rogers Hummel's article from the "Independent Review" (v4n2) proposes that Van Buren is "arguably the president most responsible for the freedoms enjoyed by the American people."

Article from Encarta Encyclopedia provides an overview of the president's life.

Images and links to key events in Van Buren's presidency

Quick summary of Martin Van Buren's life

Possible scandal involving Martin Van Buren and Ellen Randolph

From the official website for the PBS series The American President. Extensive site features biography, analysis, lesson plans, images, and links.

Well-done biography featuring blend of personal and political history, in-depth presidency information, and highlights of key events