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George Washington was the first president to be born in the US. He was born in Colonial Virginia. However, Martin Van Buren was the first president to be after Independence from Britain was declared. (1782). William Henry Harrison was the first born after the United States Constitution was ratified and the United States of American existed.
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ProfessorThe first 9 presidents were born on British soil; when the US was 13 colonies. Article II of the Constitution established an exception for these men so they were legally elected. John Tyler, born 1790, was the first president born "in the US." Many cite Martin Van Buren as the first, but he was born in 1782 and the Revolution did not end until 1783.
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Who was the first president to meet the qualifications of being born in the US?
Martin Van Buren was the first President born an American citizen, that is, after independence was declared. John Tyler was the first born after the Constitution was ratified and the United States actually existed as a nation.
How long does a person have to be a citizen of the US in order to become president?
Since you were born. Only a native born American Citizen can be president.
Which president was born an American citizen al before him were born in the british coloney?
All Presidents of the United States of America have been American citizens, but Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), eighth president of the United States (1837-1841) was the first President born after the United States won its independence from Britain.
Which president was born and raised in Kinderhook NY?
President Martin Van Buren was born and raised in the village of Kinderhook, New York. He was the first native born citizen to become President.
Who is the first natural born president of America?
Martin Van Buren was the first United States President to be born a United States citizen. He was born in Kinderhook, New York, US on December 5, 1782.
