Download or read book Life of John Tyler President of the United States Up to the Close of the Second Session of the Twenty seventh Congress written by Alexander Gurdon Abell and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book President without a Party written by Christopher J. Leahy and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2020-05-06 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historians have long viewed President John Tyler as one of the nation’s least effective heads of state. In President without a Party—the first full-scale biography of Tyler in more than fifty years and the first new academic study of him in eight decades—Christopher J. Leahy explores the life of the tenth chief executive of the United States. Born in the Virginia Tidewater into an elite family sympathetic to the ideals of the American Revolution, Tyler, like his father, worked as an attorney before entering politics. Leahy uses a wealth of primary source materials to chart Tyler’s early political path, from his election to the Virginia legislature in 1811, through his stints as a congressman and senator, to his vice-presidential nomination on the Whig ticket for the campaign of 1840. When William Henry Harrison died unexpectedly a mere month after assuming the presidency, Tyler became the first vice president to become president because of the death of the incumbent. Leahy traces Tyler’s ascent to the highest office in the land and unpacks the fraught dynamics between Tyler and his fellow Whigs, who ultimately banished the beleaguered president from their ranks and stymied his election bid three years later. Leahy also examines the president’s personal life, especially his relationships with his wives and children. In the end, Leahy suggests, politics fulfilled Tyler the most, often to the detriment of his family. Such was true even after his presidency, when Virginians elected him to the Confederate Congress in 1861, and northerners and Unionists branded him a “traitor president.” The most complete accounting of Tyler’s life and career, Leahy’s biography makes an original contribution to the fields of politics, family life, and slavery in the antebellum South. Moving beyond the standard, often shortsighted studies that describe Tyler as simply a defender of the Old South’s dominant ideology of states’ rights and strict construction of the Constitution, Leahy offers a nuanced portrayal of a president who favored a middle-of-the-road, bipartisan approach to the nation’s problems. This strategy did not make Tyler popular with either the Whigs or the opposition Democrats while he was in office, or with historians and biographers ever since. Moreover, his most significant achievement as president—the annexation of Texas—exacerbated sectional tensions and put the United States on the road to civil war.
Download or read book John Tyler written by Gary May and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-12-09 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 their imperial tendencies, out of the White House. Soon Tyler was beset by the Whigs' competing factions. He vetoed the charter for a new Bank of the United States, which he deemed unconstitutional, and was expelled from his own party. In foreign policy, as well, Tyler marched to his own drummer. He engaged secret agents to help resolve a border dispute with Britain and negotiated the annexation of Texas without the Senate's approval. The resulting sectional divisions roiled the country. Gary May, a historian known for his dramatic accounts of secret government, sheds new light on Tyler's controversial presidency, which saw him set aside his dedication to the Constitution to gain his two great ambitions: Texas and a place in history.
Download or read book John Tyler written by Doug West and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Tyler holds the distinction of being the first president to take office due to the death of a sitting president. Tyler was thrust into office on the death of President William Henry Harrison in 1841 after being vice president for only a month. He was at home in Richmond when he got word of Harrison's death. Immediately he rushed to Washington, D.C., to be embroiled in a Constitutional crisis over the secession of power.The Whig Political Party had chosen Tyler as Harrison's running mate in the election of 1840, primarily because he was from the very populous state of Virginia and it was hoped he could bring in the Southern vote. The Whigs were shocked when Tyler became president and didn't fall in line with the party. He vetoed much of their legislation, so they kicked him out of the party!After his one term in office, he was relegated to political obscurity. As the tensions grew between the North and South leading up to the Civil War, Tyler and his new wife, thirty years his junior, became outspoken advocates for slavery and Southern plantation life. Just before his death he was elected as a representative to the Confederate States of America and would be buried in a coffin draped with a Confederate flag. To the Northerners, John Tyler was considered a traitor to the Union cause, making him one of the most controversial presidents in United States history. "John Tyler: A Short Biography" reveals the life and times of the tenth president of the United States. 30-Minute Book SeriesThis is the 38th book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour or a little down time. About the AuthorDoug West is a retired engineer and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in history, science, biographies, and "How To" topics. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.
Download or read book John Tyler the Accidental President written by Edward P. Crapol and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2012-01-18 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first vice president to become president on the death of the incumbent, John Tyler (1790-1862) was derided by critics as "His Accidency." In this biography of the tenth president, Edward P. Crapol challenges depictions of Tyler as a die-hard advocate of states' rights, limited government, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution. Instead, he argues, Tyler manipulated the Constitution to increase the executive power of the presidency. Crapol also highlights Tyler's faith in America's national destiny and his belief that boundless territorial expansion would preserve the Union as a slaveholding republic. When Tyler sided with the Confederacy in 1861, he was branded as America's "traitor" president for having betrayed the republic he once led.
Download or read book John Tyler written by Jane C. Walker and published by McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the presidency of John Tyler, the first vice-president to ascend to the office upon the death of a standing president, describing his success in establishing diplomatic relations with China and annexing Texas.
Download or read book John Tyler written by Megan M. Gunderson and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography introduces young readers to the life of John Tyler, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Tyler's administration including his opposition to the national bank, Second Seminole War, and the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Life of John Tyler President of the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book John Tyler written by Dee Lillegard and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 1987 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the Virginian who became tenth president of the United States upon the death of William Henry Harrison.
Download or read book John Tyler written by United Library and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the tumultuous era of the 10th President of the United States, John Tyler, in this comprehensive biography that delves into his remarkable life and pivotal role in shaping American history. In John Tyler's book readers will embark on a journey through the complex political landscape of the 19th century, where Tyler's unexpected rise to the presidency left an indelible mark. Born into a prominent Virginia family, Tyler's early years were marked by a commitment to states' rights and opposition to the expanding powers of the federal government. As a staunch supporter of slavery and an advocate for states' sovereignty, Tyler's journey from the Democratic-Republican Party to the Whig Party mirrored the political upheaval of his time. Tyler's ascension to the presidency, following the death of President William Henry Harrison just 31 days into office, set a precedent for future vice presidents. His presidency, characterized by strict adherence to a constructionist view of the Constitution, was marked by clashes with Congress, including the Whigs, who expelled him from the party, dubbing him "His Accidency." Throughout his term, Tyler navigated a challenging political landscape, which included vetoing significant Whig-sponsored bills, such as those related to a national bank and tariff rates. Despite domestic policy stalemates, Tyler achieved several foreign policy successes, including treaties with Britain and China. As a firm believer in manifest destiny, Tyler championed the annexation of Texas, setting the stage for its statehood. This biography sheds light on Tyler's role as a key figure in the expansion of the United States. This book offers readers a compelling look at a leader whose presidency left an enduring legacy, both in terms of his states' rights advocacy and his contributions to America's foreign relations. Whether you are a history enthusiast or seeking to understand a pivotal period in American history, this book provides an insightful and comprehensive portrait of John Tyler.
Download or read book The Life of a President written by Sarfaraz Karmali and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look into the life of John Tyler, the tenth president of The United States of America.
Download or read book John Tyler written by Steven Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the responsible and dutiful tenth president of the United States, who was the first to take over the office after an elected president died in office. After the death of the 9th President of the United States-William Henry Harrison-the United States faced unanticipated turmoil. A president had never yet died before the end of his term. With rumors flying about and the fate of the still relatively new American government uncertain, Vice President John Tyler stepped into the role of his late childhood friend. John Tyler: A Fascinating Biography of the 10th United States President is the true story of a man who was thrust into leadership when his predecessor's term ended after just 31 days. Despite stepping up to save the country from chaos, John Tyler would soon lose favor with his own party, the Whigs. His belief in his responsibility to the government would drive away allies who were determined to push their own party's agenda. He would also be rejected by the opposing Democratic party, thus becoming a president who belonged to no party at all. John Tyler would never relent in his obligation to the office or his duty to the people.
Download or read book A Brief Sketch of the life of John Tyler etc written by John TYLER (President of the United States of America.) and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Life of John Tyler President of the United States Up to the Close of the Second Session of the Twenty Seventh Congress Including Some of His Most I written by Alexander Gurdon] [Abell and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book John Tyler written by Lyle Emerson Nelson and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the life of the tenth president, John Tyler, who evoked mixed feelings amongst the public as to his competency and administrative judgements. He was believed by some to be of talents not above 'mediocrity' and rooted in passions and vices of slavery while others believed him to be unaffected and dedicated to the needs of the country. When President Harrison died suddenly of pneumonia Tyler became the first president ever to come to office by constitutional succession without exhibiting any deep allegiance to the principles of the Whigs' 1840 campaign. Tyler was no 'party animal' and believed in making decisions based on a idea's merit and impact on what he perceived to be the nation's best interests, without regard to politics. The Whigs had no control over the man they had put in the White House, and it came as no surprise when they failed to re-nominate him 1844. President Tyler decided to withdraw from the race before election and left office a President without a party -- the only president every to have had that dubious distinction. This book is an interesting portrait of a somewhat orthodox man who to some seemed too 'ordinary' and his popularity was a divided one.
Download or read book John Tyler written by Biographiq and published by Biographiq. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Tyler - The President without a Party is the biography of John Tyler, the tenth (1841-1845) President of the United States. A long-time Democrat-Republican, Tyler was elected Vice President on the Whig ticket and on becoming president in 1841, broke with that party. His term as Vice President began on March 4, 1841 and one month later, on April 4, incumbent President William Henry Harrison died of what is today believed to have been viral pneumonia. His most famous achievement was the annexation of the Republic of Texas in 1845. Tyler was the first President born after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Tyler's Presidency was rarely taken seriously in his time. He was usually referred to as the "Acting President" or "His Accidency" by opponents. John Tyler - The President without a Party is highly recommended for those interested in learning more about the life of President John Tyler.
Download or read book John Tyler written by Oliver Perry Chitwood and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
