Martin Van Buren's role in the Democratic Party and Andrew Jackson's path to the presidency.
Martin Van Buren helped organize the Democratic Party, served as Andrew Jackson's vice president, and then became the eighth president of the United States. Van Buren played a crucial role in shaping the Democratic Party and advising Jackson on various issues.
In 1836, Martin Van Buren easily won the Democratic nomination for president despite not being widely known across the country. The Whigs ran multiple regional candidates, hoping to throw the election to the House of Representatives.
With the emergence of Jacksonian Democracy, Andrew Jackson built up his reputation as a common man, enlisted Van Buren's support, and gained momentum with the help of loyal followers, setting the stage for his eventual presidency.
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