Show: Flex in a Week - Day 1: Flex Basics. In this episode of the training series, you will learn how to lay out your application using Design mode and the pre-built Flex components, including the video playback components.
For other uses, see Van Buren (disambiguation). Martin Van Buren (Dutch: Maarten van Buren pronunciation ; December 5, 1782 â July 24, 1862) was an American politician who served as the eighth President of the United States (1837â41).
Synopsis. Martin Van Buren was born on December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York. He studied law and held various political positions before serving as U.S. senator, as secretary of state and as vice president.