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Letter on pages 37-38 as seen in DEAR ABBY by Abigail Van Buren, a.k.a.
What God Wants Neale Donald Walsch 2005
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Van Buren, which is the fifth biggest county in my district.
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Use of "van Buren" by the Dutch Royal Family The name (van) "Buren" appears in the history of the Dutch royal house, being the family name of Anna van Egmond en Buren, the first wife of William I of Orange, the founder of the Dutch Royal dynasty.
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“Vote for OK” became the big Democratic campaign slogan, and by the time Van Buren had gained victory in specific districts, “OK!” was exclaimed as shorthand for “OK has won!”
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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“Vote for OK” became the big Democratic campaign slogan, and by the time Van Buren had gained victory in specific districts, “OK!” was exclaimed as shorthand for “OK has won!”
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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Richard Johnson, who served as vice president under Martin Van Buren, may very well have won the presidency were it not for the scandal concerning his mulatto mistress, with whom he had two children.
A Renegade History of the United States Thaddeus Russell 2010
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Martin van Buren, the eighth, also known as "Old Kinderhook," or "OK."
Kenneth C. Davis: Presidents Day? Not Really! Kenneth C. Davis 2011
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In the 1840 reelection campaign of president Martin Van Buren the phrase “O.K.” came into use, derived from the “Old Kinderhook” nickname that was in reference to his Kinderhook, New York birthplace.
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Dr. Riddell was appointed to his position by President Martin Van Buren in 1839 (Doug Winter, 2006), although the exact date is unknown.
1839-O Proof Half Dollar – Hidden Jewel of the Numismatic World : Coin Collecting News 2009
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Martin van Buren, the eighth, also known as "Old Kinderhook," or "OK."
Kenneth C. Davis: Presidents Day? Not Really! Kenneth C. Davis 2011
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