1837 in the United States

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Events from the year 1837 in the United States.

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March 4: Martin Van Buren becomes the eighth U.S. president Francis Alexander - Martin Van Buren - Google Art Project.jpg
March 4: Martin Van Buren becomes the eighth U.S. president
Richard M. Johnson becomes the ninth U.S. vice president Richard Mentor Johnson A29919.jpg
Richard M. Johnson becomes the ninth U.S. vice president

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Grover Cleveland

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