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John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States, serving from 1841-1845, took the Office of the President of the United States on April 4, 1841.
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How did John Tyler become the president of the US?
Tyler was Vice President under William Henry Harrison. Harrison died a month after his inauguration, so Tyler ascended to the Presidency.
What was John Tyler elected as in 1841?
Nothing. John Tyler was technically elected in 1840 to become the Vice President. However, after William Henry Harrison's death a month into the presidency, Tyler became the 10th President of the United States.
Did John Tyler die after one month as president?
No- he did not die. President Harrison died and Tyler took his place as president.
How many terms did John Tyler serve as a vice president?
Tyler served as vice-president for one month and then became president.
What major contributions did John Tyler do when president?
John Tyler really didn't do much while he was president.
Who was the first vice president to become president when the previous officeholder died?
John Tyler was the 1st VP to become president, occurring when William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia. (Harrison's inauguration speech was 1 hr. and 40 mins. long; Harrison caught a cold and 4 weeks later, he died)
What was John Tyler doing when he was told and that he had become President Tyler?
The legend is that he was one the floor playing with his grandchildren when he learned that President Harrison had died and he had become President.
Was John tyler elected president?
He was not. Tyler was VP under William Harrison, who died all of one month after becoming President.
Who was the first vice president to become president due to the death?
John Tyler.
Who was the first vice president to become president as a result of death?
John Tyler.
When did John Tyler become vice president?
John Tyler won election to the Vice-Presidency of the United States in 1840, and became the Vice-President on March 4, 1841. He lasted just one month in this role, preceding the death of William Henry Harrison.
Only president to become a member of the confederate congress?
John Tyler
