Sunday, August 2, 2020

10. John Tyler



John Tyler
2nd President of the United States
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John Tyler, like seven other presidents, is from Virginia. He assumed office without being elected, as his predecessor, William Henry Harrison, died while in office. A strong advocate of States Rights, it is believed that this influenced the Civil War. He fathered 15 children, and is one of 2 presidents buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA.

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