He completely stopped any Federal aid to internal improvements. Van Buren laid the groundwork for an independent treasury system to process government transactions. Major Acts: Martin Van Buren ...

Martin Van Buren ... Act of 1830, Van Buren's administration removed Cherokee and other native peoples from their homes to be relocated west of the Mississippi, an event known as the "Trail ...

When Martin Van Buren arrived in Washington to be sworn in as a senator in 1821, he told a friend he planned to “build up a party” for himself. It was an odd time to be party-mongering ...

After winning the election, Bush savored overcoming the historical odds. “I also want to thank Martin Van Buren for paving ...