John Tyler

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Definition

Proper noun 1. The 10th President of the United States: John Tyler was the tenth person to hold the office of President of the United States. He served from 1841 to 1845. 2. Successor to William Henry Harrison: He was elected Vice President and assumed the presidency upon the death of President William Henry Harrison in 1841, setting a significant constitutional precedent. 3. Historical figure (1790-1862): An American statesman who lived from 1790 to 1862, whose political career included service as a U.S. Representative, Senator, and Vice President before becoming President.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • John Tyler was the first U.S. Vice President to succeed to the presidency after the death of his predecessor.
    • The presidency of John Tyler was marked by conflicts with his own political party.
    • Historians often study the administration of John Tyler to understand presidential succession.
Advanced Usage
  • "Tyler Precedent": The term used to describe the precedent set by John Tyler's assumption of the full powers and duties of the presidency upon Harrison's death, which was later codified in the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
    • The Tyler Precedent established that a Vice President becomes President, not merely "Acting President," upon the death of the elected President.
Variants and Related Words
  • President Tyler: A formal title used to refer to John Tyler in his capacity as president.
    • President Tyler vetoed several bills passed by Congress.
  • Tyler administration: Refers to the period of his presidency and his cabinet.
    • The foreign policy of the Tyler administration focused on the annexation of Texas.
Synonyms
  • The Tenth President: A formal reference by numerical order.
  • His Accidency: A derogatory nickname used by political opponents who questioned the legitimacy of his claim to the full presidential office.
Related Phrases
  • To pull a Tyler: An informal and rare historical reference meaning to assert the full authority of the presidency after succeeding from the vice presidency.
    • When he took over, he was determined to pull a Tyler and exercise complete executive power.
Noun
  1. elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)

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