Events with tag - John Tyler

March 29, 1790

Birth of John Tyler

John Tyler, who would become the 10th President of the United States, was born into a prominent Virginia family at Charles City County. He was the first Vice President to succeed to the presidency following the death of a sitting President.

April 4, 1841

Tyler's Presidential Succession

John Tyler becomes the first vice president to assume the U.S. presidency following the death of President William Henry Harrison, establishing the 'Tyler Precedent' for presidential succession.

April 4, 1841

Tyler's Presidential Succession

John Tyler becomes the first U.S. Vice President to assume the full powers of the presidency following the death of President William Henry Harrison, establishing a crucial precedent in American presidential succession.