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==President 1837-1841==
==President 1837-1841==
Both as secretary of state and as the presiding officer of the Senate he acquitted himself with skill and honor, and with Jackson squarely supporting him, he was nominated by his party for the presidency in 1836.
[[Image:Van-b-admin.jpg|thumb|450px]]Both as secretary of state and as the presiding officer of the Senate he acquitted himself with skill and honor, and with Jackson squarely supporting him, he was nominated by his party for the presidency in 1836.
During his 1836 presidential campaign Van Buren promised to continue Jackson's policies and won easily over [[Daniel Webster]], [[William Henry Harrison]], and H. L. White, the regional Whig candidates.
During his 1836 presidential campaign Van Buren promised to continue Jackson's policies and won easily over [[Daniel Webster]], [[William Henry Harrison]], and H. L. White, the regional Whig candidates.