John Tyler - Tenth US President

John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States, served as president from 1841 - 1845. Here are some important facts about the United States President John Tyler.

John Tyler, 1841-1845
10th President of the United States
Number of Terms: 1
Vice President: None
Party Affiliation: Whig
Born: March 29, 1790 in Virginia
Died: January 18, 1862 as a member of the Confederate House of Representatives
First Lady: Letitia Christian Tyler and then Julia Gardiner Tyler

Additional Information: President John Tyler was the first Vice President to be moved up to the office of President by the death of his predecessor. A firm believer in the Constitution, he was against most nationalist legislation and voted against the Missouri Compromise while a member of the House of Representatives. While president, Tyler vetoed plans for a national bank and, after vetoing a tariff bill, he was threatened with impeachment by both the Whigs and the Democratic party.

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