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John Tyler was not elected into office. John Tyler was the Vice President under President William Henry Harrison from March 4, 1841 to April 4, 1841. President William Henry Harrison died 32 days into his term, and John Tyler Succeeded Harrison to become the The 10th President of the United States.

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John Tyler was the first vice president to assume the office of president at the death of the president. William Henry Harrison died shortly after becoming president and Tyler took over.

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