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Richard M. Johnson was the Vice President under President Martin Van Buren from 1837-1841.
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Whom was the president and vice president in 1840?
The president in 1840 was Martin Van Buren and the VP was Richard M. Johnson from Kentucky.
Who was elected vice president in 1840?
John Tyler was the vice-president elected in 1840, The slogan Tippecanoe and Tyler too became famous. "Tippecanoe" was Harrison who died after a month in office so Tyler became president.
When was john tyler vice president?
Tyler was elected vice-president in 1840 and took office on March 4, 1841. He was vice-president only until April 6, 1841 when he became president due to the death President William Henry Harrison.
Did Martin van Buren serve both as vice-president and president of the US?
Yes. He was vice president for Jackson's second term (1833-1837) and went on to be elected President in 1836, taking office on March 4, 1837. He was defeated in his re-election bid in 1840.
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.
Who was John Tylers vise president?
John Tyler had no vice-president. Tyler was never elected President. He was William Henry Harrison's running mate in 1840. When President Harrison died shortly after his inauguration, Vice-President Tyler assumed the duties of the presidency. However, the Constitution at that time was unclear whether Tyler only assumed the duties of the president, and kept the title of Vice-President, or whether he actually became President. Also, there was no provision in the Constitution for creating a Vice-President when the former Vice-President took over the duties of the President. So no Vice-President was created while Tyler was acting as President. Tyler's term ended in 1844 and he was not re-elected.
What is the president's position within the executive branch?
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Why is John Tyler significant?
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.
Who was the Vice-President of the United States in 1840?
Richard Mentor Johnson (born October 17, 1780 or 1781 in Beargrass, Kentucky; died November 19, 1850 in Frankfort, Kentucky) succeeded Martin Van Buren as the ninth Vice-President of the United States, serving between March 4, 1837 and March 4, 1841, including the whole of 1840.
Did John Tyler run for president?
Tyler ran for vice-president in 1840 with Wm Henry Harrison heading the ticket. He became president because Harrison died soon after taking office. Tyler never ran for president .
Who was the first US Vice President to become President when the elected President died?
John Tyler in 1841. He had been elected Vice President in 1840, with President William Henry Harrison. When Harrison died one month after taking office, VP Tyler took over.
Why is the presidency of John Tyler so significant?
He was the first president who got into office not by vote, but by the president dying (William Henry Harrison).
