John Tyler

(Book #10 in the The American Presidents Series)

by Gary May

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The first "accidental president," whose secret maneuverings brought Texas into the Union and set secession in motion

When William Henry Harrison died in April 1841, just one month after his inauguration, Vice President John Tyler assumed the presidency. It was a controversial move by this Southern gentleman, who had been placed on the fractious Whig ticket with the hero of Tippecanoe in order to sweep Andrew Jackson's Democrats, and...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0805082387

ISBN13:9780805082388

Release Date:December 2008

Publisher:St. Martins Press-3PL

Length:208 Pages

Weight:0.74 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.6" x 8.3"

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19th Century Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Historical Leaders & Notable People Political Presidents & Heads of State

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