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John Tyler
John Tyler was the 10th President of the United States. He served as president from April 4, 1841 to March 4, 1845.
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What were John Tylers major accomplishments?
Annexation of texas, signing the treaty of wanghim and many more
Did John Tyler have any other jobs beside being president?
Yes- he served in the Virginia state house and served as US Congressman, US Senator, Governor of Virginia and Vice-president before he was president.
Why did the Whig's throw president Tyler out of their party?
Because he failed to live up to the Whigs expectations . -A.M.G
What college was John Tyler Chancellor of?
He served as chancellor at the College of William and Mary for awhile after he retired.
Where is the memorial of John Tyler?
He is buried in Richmond, VA, in the Hollywood Cemetery (no connection to movleland).
His grave faces the river- go to the left when you enter the cemetery and look for high ground. James Monroe is buried just back of him.
How did john cena's mother die?
John Cena's parents divorced while Cena was still growing up. His mother is alive but he is not very close to his mother and stayed most of his life with his father John Cena Sr.
Who was John Tyler cabinet members?
- Daniel Webster 1841-1843
- Abel P. Upshur (1843-1844)
- John C. Calhoun (1844-1845)
- Thomas Ewing (3/1841- 9/1841)*
- Walter Forward (1841-1843)
- John C. Spenser (1843-1844)
- George M. Bibb (1844-1845)
- John Bell ( 4/1841- 9/1841)*
- John C. Spencer ( 1841-1843)
- William Wilkins (1844-1845)
- John J. Crittenden (4/1841- 9/1841)*
- Hugh S Legare (1841- 1843)
- John Nelson (1843- 1845)
- George E. Badger (4/1841 - 9/1841)*
- Abel P. Upshur ( 1841- 1843)
- Thomas W. Gilmer ( 2/1844) (killed by a battleship cannon explosion )
- John Y. Mason ( 1844-1845)
- Francis Granger (4/1841- 9/1841)*
- Charles A. Wickliffe (1841-1845)
* resigned in a mass protest after Tyler vetoed the Bank Bill
What was John Tyler's childhood like?
Not much is known of his childhood. His father was a well-to-do planter who served a term as governor and had a law practice. Tyler learned to play the violin and started college when he was 12. His mother died when he was seven which must have been a blow. He had four older sisters who may have looked after him.
How old was John Tyler when he was elected president?
John Tyler was not elected president. He filled in for president Harrison after his death caused by pneumonia.
John Tyler was never elected as President, he was elected as the Vice President in the election of 1840.
How many terms did John Adams serve as President?
John Adams only served one term as President. He was the 2nd President of the US, and was in office from March 4, 1797 to March 4, 1801.
(see related question)
How old were John Tylers children?
He fathered 15 children by his two wives. I do not think he adopted any others.
How many children did John Tyler have with his 1st wife?
John Tyler had five sisters. Please see the related question for more information.
What are some facts about john tyler?
1. Tyler had the most children out of any president (15)
2. Tyler was an excellent violinist
3. He loved to dance and had a ballroom in his house
4. He was the first president whose wife died in office but he soon found a young wife. She was 24 and he was 54.
5 His hobby was fox hunting
6. His ancestry was English.
7. He died while serving in the Confederate Congress
8. His house was 100 yards long
9. He was the first man to become president without being elected as President. Some Congressmen thought he was only the acting president. They did not want him to move into the White House and he was not at first allowed any money for state entertaining.
10. He shocked his Whig party by vetoing the banking bill which was the long-standing goal of the party. All but one of his cabinet resigned in protest and he was expelled from the party. Needless to say he was not nominated for a second term.
Who was president between Tyler and Taylor?
No. Tyler became President a long time before Van Buren died. In fact. Tyler died about 6 months before Van Buren died. (Tyler became president immediately after President Wm H. Harrison died. )
What ship did John Tyler meet his second wife?
John Tyler married to Letitia Christian in March 29, 1813 John Tyler married to Julia Gardiner in June 26, 1844
What was the name of the elementary school John Tyler went to?
John Tyler was home schooled until he was 12 and then enrolled at the College of
William and Mary which offered college prep classes as well as college courses in those days. He graduated when he was 17.
Is president John Tyler's face on any money?
He is on a one-dolar coin, issued as part of the presidential series.
What modes of transportation did John Tyler president use?
He used the normal Presidential Motorcade, and a low-key Maybach 62.
What important events happened during John Tyler's term?
The Preemption act - settled squatters' rights on Western lands.
the Webster-Ashburton treaty - with Britain- settled the border between Canada and the US and a few other issues.
General Economic and Democratic expansion.
What branch of military did John Tyler serve?
I believe that John Tyler had much experience in the military due to the fact that soon after college he entered the military to fight for his country. He was a hero, he had killed many and was soon elected president in 1840. after William Henry Harrison had passed.
Why did US president John Tyler favor annexation of Texas?
why did president Tyler want to annex Texas
Why did The Whig party placed John Tyler on the 1840 ticket as vice president?
Henry Clay , as well as Daniel Webster and John Quincy Adams were prominent leaders of the Whig party in 1840.
What was John Tyler's presidential highlights?
Annexation of texas, signing the treaty of wanghim and many more.
