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Who was the first vice president to succeed to the office after a presidents death?
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∙ 11y ago
John Tyler became president in 1841 after William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia just one month after his inauguration. There was almost a crisis, because the Constitution wasn't clear on exactly what happened in such a case- did the Vice President become the new President? Or did he just get the President's powers?
Well, Tyler didn't wait around for a debate. He was sworn in, moved into the White House, and assumed the Presidency. The precedent would be followed in the future. Later, in the 1930's, the Constitution was amended to clarify things and avoid any further complications.
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∙ 14y agoJohn Tyler succeeded William Henry Harrison in office after Harrison got pneumonia and pleurisy during his inaugural address and died after 31 days in office.
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∙ 12y agoJohn Tyler was the first to receive preidency upon the death of a president
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U.S. senator before being elected Vice President in 1840. He was the first to succeed to the office of President on the death of the incumbent, succeeding William Henry Harrison.
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Ford
