John Tyler
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Article abstract: Upon the death of President William Henry Harrison, Tyler became the first vice president to succeed to the presidency following the death of a chief executive. Tyler established the precedent that in such circumstances the new president holds the office in both fact and name.
Early Life
John Tyler was born on March 29, 1790, near Richmond, Virginia. His father was a distinguished Virginian who served as governor, as speaker of the state House of Delegates, and as a judge. Tyler was reared in an atmosphere of aristocratic privilege and...
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