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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.
235 Questions
Why didn't president John Tyler get along with congress?
John Tyler was abandoned by his party, and no other party agreed with him because of his political views.
What is the value of a John Tyler 10 cent stamp?
That is Scott Number 847. It can be purchased for $11 in mint condition and $1 for a used copy.
He was very thin and suffered from colds and indigestion but was 6 feet tall. I would think 135 would be a good guess.
John tyler's half of the flag waving nationalistic Whig campaign slogan of 1840?
Tippecanoe and Tyler Too
What are John Tyler's significant physical features?
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Why was John Tyler nicknamed 'His Accidency?
* "Accidental President" * "His Accidency," Derisive nickname by his opponents (as opposed to "His Excellency", for example), who suggested he could not have achieved the presidency through his own merit, only by accident (succeeding from the Vice Presidency on the death of William Henry Harrison).
Did California belong to Spain when John Tyler was in office?
NO, NO, NO! Who are you!? It was either controlled by Mexico or the US. Spain mainly controlled S. America and did control Mexico before the US was formed.
How did John Tyler betray his party after assuming the presidency?
He vetoed legislation to restore the national bank.
Mary Marot Armistead Tyler (1761- 1797) was John Tyler's mother,
What type of flag draped the casket of the former president John Tyler?
Confederate and Union flags (unsigned answer )
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I can not find any report about the flags. I do not think any photographs were taken. One would expect a Confederate flag. A union flag is more doubtful but quite possible.
Tyler was considered a traitor in the North and his death was not recognized there. He was given a proper state funeral in Richmond with full honors.
What was happening in the world between during John Tyler's term as president?
John Tyler was President from 1841 to 1845.
1841
- New Zealand and Sarawak become British colonies
- The US Supreme Court ruled that the Armistad was taken illegally by the Africans/
- Fordham University was founded
- First edition of humor magazine, Punch
- Opium War continues in China
1842
- Crawford Long performed surgery using either as an anestetic
- Webster- Ashburtin treaty signed, establishing the border between the US and Canada from the Rockies east.
- Hong Kong becomes a British colony and first opium war ends
- Hollins College (Roanoke, VA) founded
1843
- Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen was opened.
- 1000 pioneers left Elm Grove, MO for Oregon via the Oregon Trail
- Sir Rowan Hamilton published seminal paper on quaternions
- Natal and Basutoland become British colonies
- A Christmans Carol published by Charles Dickens.
1844
- The Dominican Republic became independent of Haiti.
- First telegraph sent by Samuel Morse
- Joseph Smith, Jr. and his brother were killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. Brigham Young elected as leader of the Mormons.
- Last documented pair of great auks was killed in Iceland
- Charles Goodyear granted patent for vulcanization of rubber
- James K. Polk elected US President
Did John Tyler make Texas a state?
Yes, he pushed for Texas statehood and signed a treaty to make Texas a state. However, the Senate refused to ratify it. Texas did not actually become a state until a year later.
What are facts about John Tyler's childhood?
Not much is known about Tyler's childhood. He gather was a planter , served a term as the Governor of Virginia and was a federal circuit judge. Tyler was close to his father who entertained him by playing his fiddle and telling interesting stories. His mother died of a stroke when he was seven.
What is the value of John Tyler 10-cent stamp?
This stamp isn't worth a lot. It is Scott Catalog #815 & 847. Issued as a regular issue (Presidential) in 1938. 100's of millions were printed. There are 5 values for this stamp and they are:
New: 40 cents
Used: 20 cents
Face: 10 cents
Dealer: 11+ cents
Sheets: $52.50 (Brookman Catalog)
The coil (#847) catalogs at about $11 mint
When did John Yyler get married to his second wife?
June 25,1844 was Tyler's second wedding day, The bride was Julia Gardner and the wedding took place in New York City,
US President John Tyler believed that he needed an issue that would give him a political base for reelection. He also had a slave owner's interest in expanding slavery. With that in mind, he began secret negotiations with the Texan government. His goal was the annexation of Texas. This was done in secret to avoid people with opposing views to express them and hurt Tyler's goal. He also needed time to begin a pro-annexation campaign to sway public opinion in his favor.
His term of office expired and he was nominated for re-election.
Did John Tyler have 2 kids named Robert?
Yes- the second Robert had the middle name of Fitzwalter and went by "Fitz". The two
Roberts had different mothers.
When did John Tyler get kicked out of his party?
September 13, 1841 was the date of Tyler's official expulsion from the Whig party.
John Tyler died on January 18, 1862 in Richmond as a delegate to the Confederate Congress at the age of 71. he is buried in Richmond, near James Monroe.
What degree in college did John Tyler get?
Tyler graduated from William and Mary's College. I would guess he got an AB degree.
Who were John Tyler's parents?
Mother: Mary Margot Armistead (1761-1797) died of a stroke when John was 7.
Father: John Tyler Sr ( February 28,1747 -January 6,1813)
