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John Tyler, Jr. (March 29, 1790 – January 18, 1862) was the tenth President of the United States (1841-1845), and the first ever to obtain that office via succession. A long-time Democrat-Republican, Tyler was nonetheless elected Vice President on the Whig ticket. Upon the death of President William Henry Harrison only a month after his inauguration, the nation was briefly in a state of confusion regarding the process of succession. Ultimately the situation was settled with Tyler becoming... full article at wikipedia
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  • Apr 4, 1841
  • Mar 4, 1845
  • Dec 10, 1825
  • Mar 4, 1827
  • Mar 4, 1827
  • Feb 29, 1836
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