This man was chosen as the Free Soil Party's candidate for the 1848 election.
Before becoming President, this man was the leader of the Albany Regency. This man was chosen as the Free Soil Party's candidate for the 1848 election. During this man's administration, the Aroostook War and the Panic of 1837 occurred. This man resigned his post as Secretary of State due to the Peggy Eaton, or Petticoat, Affair, although he returned to Andrew Jackson's administration as Vice President. For 10 points, name this successor of Jackson and eighth President of the United States, who was of Dutch descent.
Before becoming President, this man was the leader of the Albany Regency.
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