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The Life of John Tyler
Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.
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Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.
the life of john tyler • the accidental president • presideent john tyler • john tyler born 1790 • john tyler virginia
The Ascent of John Tyler
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
JOHN TYLER'S PRESIDENTIAL PRECEDENT
John Tyler set the pattern for Vice-Presidents who assume the top spot when the elected President dies in office. It wasn't easy, and the nation owes him a debt of gratitude for his determination.
john tyler • president • vice-president • inauguration • civil war
John Tyler set the pattern for Vice-Presidents who assume the top spot when the elected President dies in office. It wasn't easy, and the nation owes him a debt of gratitude for his determination.
john tyler • president • vice-president • inauguration • civil war
President John Tyler's Second Marriage
On June 26,1844 President John Tyler married Julia Gardiner. He was 54, she was 24. Tyler was the first American president to wed while in office.
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On June 26,1844 President John Tyler married Julia Gardiner. He was 54, she was 24. Tyler was the first American president to wed while in office.
president john tyler's second marriage • julia gardiner tyler • church of the ascension in new york • first us president to wed in office • wedding cruise on new york harbor
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: TYLER'S 15, STILL A RECORD
John Tyler had two wives and fifteen children, the last born when Tyler was 70 years old. Most lived quiet lives, but some became famous in their own right.
john tyler • letitia tyler • julia gardiner • civil war
John Tyler had two wives and fifteen children, the last born when Tyler was 70 years old. Most lived quiet lives, but some became famous in their own right.
john tyler • letitia tyler • julia gardiner • civil war
The Presidency of John Tyler
John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington.
presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington.
presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
Letitia Christian
Tenth U.S. president John Tyler was married twice. His first wife, Letitia Christian Tyler (1790-1842), was a shy woman from an aristocratic Virginia family.
john tyler • letitia christian tyler • tenth u.s. president • cedar grove plantation • virginia state legislature
Tenth U.S. president John Tyler was married twice. His first wife, Letitia Christian Tyler (1790-1842), was a shy woman from an aristocratic Virginia family.
john tyler • letitia christian tyler • tenth u.s. president • cedar grove plantation • virginia state legislature
Presidential Campaign Slogans
Presidential slogans in America have been a proud tradition - but, history hasn't been exactly kind to Presidents identified with slogans. Here's why.
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Presidential slogans in America have been a proud tradition - but, history hasn't been exactly kind to Presidents identified with slogans. Here's why.
presidential campaign slogans • campaign slogans • tippecanue and tyler too • john tyler • william henry harrison
Prolific First Families
Several of America's first families are notable due to their large size. A few nineteenth-century presidents and first ladies had many children.
prolific first families • presidents and first ladies who had many children • william henry harrison • john tyler • rutherford hayes
Several of America's first families are notable due to their large size. A few nineteenth-century presidents and first ladies had many children.
prolific first families • presidents and first ladies who had many children • william henry harrison • john tyler • rutherford hayes
Solving the Aroostook War
The border between Maine and New Brunswick was a hot-button issue during the first half of the nineteenth century between England and the U.S.
aroostook war • webster ashburton treaty • lumberjack war • franklin map • american canadian border
The border between Maine and New Brunswick was a hot-button issue during the first half of the nineteenth century between England and the U.S.
aroostook war • webster ashburton treaty • lumberjack war • franklin map • american canadian border
Year of Three American Presidents
Following the election of 1840, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler each were briefly the American President.
election of 1840 • panic of 1837 • 1841 three presidents • martin van buren • william henry harrison
Following the election of 1840, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler each were briefly the American President.
election of 1840 • panic of 1837 • 1841 three presidents • martin van buren • william henry harrison
The Life of James K Polk
James K Polk was the first dark horse President and the last strong President until the American Civil War.
the life of james k polk • the first dark horse president • james k polk dark horse president • james k polk civil war • james k polk's early life
James K Polk was the first dark horse President and the last strong President until the American Civil War.
the life of james k polk • the first dark horse president • james k polk dark horse president • james k polk civil war • james k polk's early life
Julia Gardiner
Tenth U.S. president John Tyler was married twice. His second wife, Julia Gardiner (1820-89), was an extravagant, flamboyant woman from a prominent New York family.
julia gardiner tyler • second mrs. tylergardiner's island • tenth u.s. president • john tyler • tyler white house
Tenth U.S. president John Tyler was married twice. His second wife, Julia Gardiner (1820-89), was an extravagant, flamboyant woman from a prominent New York family.
julia gardiner tyler • second mrs. tylergardiner's island • tenth u.s. president • john tyler • tyler white house
First Ladies
Often seems that before the twentieth century the position of first lady held little political power and served as nothing more that a "housekeeper" for the White House.
first lady • white house • president • jacqueline bouvier kennedy • letitia christian tyler
Often seems that before the twentieth century the position of first lady held little political power and served as nothing more that a "housekeeper" for the White House.
first lady • white house • president • jacqueline bouvier kennedy • letitia christian tyler
First Ladies of the USA.
Often seems that before the twentieth century the position of first lady held little political power and served as nothing more that a "housekeeper" for the White House.
jacqueline • kennedy • letitia tyler • frances cleveland • lucy hayes
Often seems that before the twentieth century the position of first lady held little political power and served as nothing more that a "housekeeper" for the White House.
jacqueline • kennedy • letitia tyler • frances cleveland • lucy hayes
The Politics of James K. Polk
James K. Polk entered the office of the President as heir apparent to Andrew Jackson's Democratic party after the miserable failure of the Whigs under William Henry Harri
james k polk • american presidents • best presidents in us history • annexation of texas • mexican american war
James K. Polk entered the office of the President as heir apparent to Andrew Jackson's Democratic party after the miserable failure of the Whigs under William Henry Harri
james k polk • american presidents • best presidents in us history • annexation of texas • mexican american war
THE PRESIDENTIAL LINE OF SUCCESSION: WHO'S NEXT?
The Presidential line of succession designates who takes over if both the President and Vice President die, resign or leave office. Learn who might become our next President.
president • vice president • speaker of the house • president pro tem of the senate • succession
The Presidential line of succession designates who takes over if both the President and Vice President die, resign or leave office. Learn who might become our next President.
president • vice president • speaker of the house • president pro tem of the senate • succession
THE VICE PRESIDENT: MORE IMPORTANT THAN WE THINK?
More than a third of all Vice Presidents have become President. This alone makes the selection of this person very important. Learn who has moved up, and why we should take this person a little more seriously in the future.
president • vice president • john adams • thomas jefferson • martin van buren
More than a third of all Vice Presidents have become President. This alone makes the selection of this person very important. Learn who has moved up, and why we should take this person a little more seriously in the future.
president • vice president • john adams • thomas jefferson • martin van buren
A TALE OF TWO TICKETS, PART I
In 1840, The Whigs placed a Democrat on the ticket to attract more votes. They won the election, but soon regretted their choice. Read to learn what went wrong in the first of two such mixed tickets.
whig • democrat • democratic • harrison • tyler
In 1840, The Whigs placed a Democrat on the ticket to attract more votes. They won the election, but soon regretted their choice. Read to learn what went wrong in the first of two such mixed tickets.
whig • democrat • democratic • harrison • tyler
American Presidents' Religious Affiliations
Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.
religious affiliations of american presidents • protestant denominations of us presidents • church membership of us presidents • presidents without church membership • episcopalian presidents;presbyterian presidents
Forty-five percent of American Presidents were either Presbyterian or Episcopalian. Other faith traditions included evangelical churches, Deists, and one Catholic.
religious affiliations of american presidents • protestant denominations of us presidents • church membership of us presidents • presidents without church membership • episcopalian presidents;presbyterian presidents
President Harrison Dies in Office
The longest inaugural speech in the shortest presidency may have begun Harrison's illness, but medical practices of the day may have finished him.
william henry harrison • harrison dies in office • 20-year presidential curse • longest inaugural address • tippecanoe and tyler too
The longest inaugural speech in the shortest presidency may have begun Harrison's illness, but medical practices of the day may have finished him.
william henry harrison • harrison dies in office • 20-year presidential curse • longest inaugural address • tippecanoe and tyler too
PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART I
Like everyone else, Presidents have sports and hobbies to help them relax, escape the pressures of office, and stay healthy. Although opportunities for such relaxation seem difficult to come by in the White House, most Presidents have continued their favorite sports and hobbies.
washington • adams • jefferson • madison • monroe
Like everyone else, Presidents have sports and hobbies to help them relax, escape the pressures of office, and stay healthy. Although opportunities for such relaxation seem difficult to come by in the White House, most Presidents have continued their favorite sports and hobbies.
washington • adams • jefferson • madison • monroe
PRESIDENTIAL RATING POLLS
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
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Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
WHEN NO ONE WON: RICHARD MENTOR JOHNSON, PART III
Richard Mentor Johnson changed during his Vice Presidency, and his career ended as a result. His "domestic relations" continued to cause controversy, and he played no part in the Van Buren administration. In the end, his mental and physical health deteriorated, but he still won election to the state legislature.
johnson • harrison • van buren • jackson • tyler
Richard Mentor Johnson changed during his Vice Presidency, and his career ended as a result. His "domestic relations" continued to cause controversy, and he played no part in the Van Buren administration. In the end, his mental and physical health deteriorated, but he still won election to the state legislature.
johnson • harrison • van buren • jackson • tyler
President William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison did not last long as President, but prior to that he was a war hero and one of America's most prolific politicians.
william henry harrison • northwest territory • john adams • indiana territory • martin van buren
William Henry Harrison did not last long as President, but prior to that he was a war hero and one of America's most prolific politicians.
william henry harrison • northwest territory • john adams • indiana territory • martin van buren
FIRST PETS, PART I
White House pets have included dogs, cats, birds, and more unusual animals such as alligators, zebras, hippos, lions, bobcats and wallabies. Read about these famous and infamous occupants of the White House.
first family • president • first lady • pets • washington
White House pets have included dogs, cats, birds, and more unusual animals such as alligators, zebras, hippos, lions, bobcats and wallabies. Read about these famous and infamous occupants of the White House.
first family • president • first lady • pets • washington
The Life of William Henry Harrison
Born in Berkeley, Virginia in 1773, William Henry Harrison was the son of a Virginia planter.
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Born in Berkeley, Virginia in 1773, William Henry Harrison was the son of a Virginia planter.
the life of william henry harrison • the first president to die in office • william henry harrison army • william henry harrison • campaigns against indians
25 Historic Firsts in Presidential Inaugurations
President-elect Barack Obama will join an elite group of presidents who made inaugural history when he is sworn in as the nation's first black president on Jan. 20, 2009.
barack obama • barack obama's inauguration • historic • presidential first • presidential inaugurations
President-elect Barack Obama will join an elite group of presidents who made inaugural history when he is sworn in as the nation's first black president on Jan. 20, 2009.
barack obama • barack obama's inauguration • historic • presidential first • presidential inaugurations
Hollywood Cemetery
Richmond, Virginia's Hollywood Cemetery is no run-of-the-mill graveyard. With so much history packed into its picturesque acres, it is worth exploring.
hollywood cemetery • richmond tourism • virginia tourism • civil war tourism • civil war burials
Richmond, Virginia's Hollywood Cemetery is no run-of-the-mill graveyard. With so much history packed into its picturesque acres, it is worth exploring.
hollywood cemetery • richmond tourism • virginia tourism • civil war tourism • civil war burials
Reburying James Monroe
Buried in New York after his death, the re-interrment of President James Monroe's remains made national news.
reburying james monroe • reinterring james monroe • returning james monroe to virginia • hollywood cemetery • james monroe's death in new york
Buried in New York after his death, the re-interrment of President James Monroe's remains made national news.
reburying james monroe • reinterring james monroe • returning james monroe to virginia • hollywood cemetery • james monroe's death in new york
Solo or social
However social we do not submerge our existence to become one massive being. But some animals do. They are the social amoebae. Read and decide if they are solo or social.
multicellular body • individual cells • slime molds • social amoebae • dictyostelium discoideum
However social we do not submerge our existence to become one massive being. But some animals do. They are the social amoebae. Read and decide if they are solo or social.
multicellular body • individual cells • slime molds • social amoebae • dictyostelium discoideum
American Presidents
This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.
american presidents • election process • united states presidents • presidents of united states • election
This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.
american presidents • election process • united states presidents • presidents of united states • election
College Education and American Presidents
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.
college education and american presidents • presidents that dropped out of college • presidents never attending college • presidents that attended harvard • where presidents went to school
Most American Presidents received college degrees from predominantly Northeastern institutions like Harvard, but several never attended or dropped out.
college education and american presidents • presidents that dropped out of college • presidents never attending college • presidents that attended harvard • where presidents went to school
Is the White House Haunted?
The White House is the home of the President of the United States. Like any other old house, ghostly apparitions have been reported walking the halls and spending time in the Oval Office, Lincoln's bedroom, and the East Room.
haunted • white house • president • president of the united states • abraham lincoln
The White House is the home of the President of the United States. Like any other old house, ghostly apparitions have been reported walking the halls and spending time in the Oval Office, Lincoln's bedroom, and the East Room.
haunted • white house • president • president of the united states • abraham lincoln
Poetry at the Library of Congress
If you love learning the history of poetry in America, you'll find lots of fascinating information on the Library of Congress poetry site, even a poem by President Tyler.
library of congress • poetry web site • poet laureate • presidental poetry • featured poetry webcast
If you love learning the history of poetry in America, you'll find lots of fascinating information on the Library of Congress poetry site, even a poem by President Tyler.
library of congress • poetry web site • poet laureate • presidental poetry • featured poetry webcast
President and the Wilson Wives
The two wives of President Woodrow Wilson provide a glimpse into the ways that circumstance and coincidence affect history.
president woodrow wilson • first ladies • ellen louise axson • edith bolling galt • league of nations
The two wives of President Woodrow Wilson provide a glimpse into the ways that circumstance and coincidence affect history.
president woodrow wilson • first ladies • ellen louise axson • edith bolling galt • league of nations
Presidential $1 Coin Program
Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren are the last two presidents to be commemorated in 2008 as part of the U.S. Mint's Presidential $1 Coin Campaign
presidential $1 coin program • presidential coin design • presidential coin release schedule • the presidential $1 coin act • finding presidential $1 coins
Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren are the last two presidents to be commemorated in 2008 as part of the U.S. Mint's Presidential $1 Coin Campaign
presidential $1 coin program • presidential coin design • presidential coin release schedule • the presidential $1 coin act • finding presidential $1 coins
Presidential Trivia: Shortest Oldest Fattest Etc
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
presidential trivia • shortest president • tallest president • fattest president • george washington not first president
Find out why President Taft needed a special bathtub, what records might be broken by Obama or McCain, and which president was not a U. S. citizen when he died
presidential trivia • shortest president • tallest president • fattest president • george washington not first president
September 11th in American History
What other historic events occurred in United States on September 11? Have any other life changing events happened on the Eleventh of September?
9/11/2001 • september 11 in american history • the significance 11 september in us history • other events that occurred on 9/11 • the history of september 11
What other historic events occurred in United States on September 11? Have any other life changing events happened on the Eleventh of September?
9/11/2001 • september 11 in american history • the significance 11 september in us history • other events that occurred on 9/11 • the history of september 11
The Great Secretaries of State
Some of the greatest figures of American history have held the top Cabinet position of Secretary of State. For some it was a stepping stone; for others a frustration.
secretaries of state • presidential aspirants • stepping stone to presidency • great accomplishments as secretary of state • thomas jefferson
Some of the greatest figures of American history have held the top Cabinet position of Secretary of State. For some it was a stepping stone; for others a frustration.
secretaries of state • presidential aspirants • stepping stone to presidency • great accomplishments as secretary of state • thomas jefferson
The Indian Stream Republic
A very unusual border dispute between New Hampshire and Canada resulted in the formation of a short lived independent nation.
indian stream republic • indian stream territory • pittsburg nh • border • border disputes
A very unusual border dispute between New Hampshire and Canada resulted in the formation of a short lived independent nation.
indian stream republic • indian stream territory • pittsburg nh • border • border disputes
Vice Presidents Returned to Office
Only four vice presidents that filled out the term of a deceased chief executive would win reelection in their own right and all four lived in the 20th Century.
vice president returned to office • vice presidents that became presidents • accidental presidents • teddy roosevelt the first vice president to win re • 20th century presidential deaths
Only four vice presidents that filled out the term of a deceased chief executive would win reelection in their own right and all four lived in the 20th Century.
vice president returned to office • vice presidents that became presidents • accidental presidents • teddy roosevelt the first vice president to win re • 20th century presidential deaths
Why January 20 For Inauguration Day
The president of the United States has been inaugurated at noon on January 20 since 1937 when the Constitution was given the 20th Amendment, changing it from March 4.
why is january 20 inauguration day • what will happen on inauguration day • what is the history of inauguration day • famous moments at past inauguration days • presidential oath of office
The president of the United States has been inaugurated at noon on January 20 since 1937 when the Constitution was given the 20th Amendment, changing it from March 4.
why is january 20 inauguration day • what will happen on inauguration day • what is the history of inauguration day • famous moments at past inauguration days • presidential oath of office
Did Slaves Build U.S. Capitol and White House?
African-Americans, both free and slave, are noted by historians to be among those who helped build landmarks like the U.S. Capitol building and the White House.
black slavery u.s. • did slaves build the white house • blacks built white house • barack obama inauguration • barack obama first black president
African-Americans, both free and slave, are noted by historians to be among those who helped build landmarks like the U.S. Capitol building and the White House.
black slavery u.s. • did slaves build the white house • blacks built white house • barack obama inauguration • barack obama first black president
Funny, Profound U.S. President Quotes & Sayings
When the U.S. president speaks, everyone listens. On this President's Day, let's take a fun look at some of the best and worst quotes from the men who've held the office.
president • quotes • sayings • funny • profound
When the U.S. president speaks, everyone listens. On this President's Day, let's take a fun look at some of the best and worst quotes from the men who've held the office.
president • quotes • sayings • funny • profound
IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED......
Some of our greatest Presidents did not succeed on their first try for national office. Usually a person only gets one chance, but some of our best Presidents managed to get a second chance at winning a national election. See which ones came back from an initial failure to become a successful candidate.
president • vice president • adams • jefferson • madison
Some of our greatest Presidents did not succeed on their first try for national office. Usually a person only gets one chance, but some of our best Presidents managed to get a second chance at winning a national election. See which ones came back from an initial failure to become a successful candidate.
president • vice president • adams • jefferson • madison
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART II)
Most of the Presidents in the first half of the 19th century served in Congress. In some cases, their service in Congress was a stepping-stone to the White House. In this article, we will examine the records of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore.
president • congress • house • senate • representative
Most of the Presidents in the first half of the 19th century served in Congress. In some cases, their service in Congress was a stepping-stone to the White House. In this article, we will examine the records of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Millard Fillmore.
president • congress • house • senate • representative
Manifest Destiny: 54° 40' or Fight
The Oregon Country was governed equally by Great Britain and the United States. James Polk supported US expansionism, became president and settled the boundary dispute.
manifest destiny • 54° 40’ or fight • campaign slogan • oregon territory • james polk
The Oregon Country was governed equally by Great Britain and the United States. James Polk supported US expansionism, became president and settled the boundary dispute.
manifest destiny • 54° 40’ or fight • campaign slogan • oregon territory • james polk
More Presidential Fun Facts
Trivial facts about each of the men that have held the office of the presidency.
fun facts about u.s. presidents • presidential trivia • little known facts about the presidents • president who got a patent • impeached president
Trivial facts about each of the men that have held the office of the presidency.
fun facts about u.s. presidents • presidential trivia • little known facts about the presidents • president who got a patent • impeached president
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: CALIFORNIA OR BUST
In answering a letter from some readers in California, I discovered that a surprising number of presidential offspring moved to California. This article examines these westward bound presidential children.
tyler • garfield • wilson • hoover • roosevelt
In answering a letter from some readers in California, I discovered that a surprising number of presidential offspring moved to California. This article examines these westward bound presidential children.
tyler • garfield • wilson • hoover • roosevelt
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