President John Tyler: The 'Accidental' President
American History Hit
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🗓️ 6 December 2023
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
He may have been the tenth President, but John Tyler - 'His Accidency' - was a pioneer in many ways.
Tyler was the first Vice President to assume the position of commander-in-chief on the death of their running mate, the first President to be kicked out of their own political party, and the only President to renounce their US citizenship.
Don is joined by Dr Christopher Leahy from Keuka College to explore the presidency of John Tyler. Chris' book, ‘President without a Party: The Life of John Tyler’, is the first full biography of John Tyler in more than 50 years.
Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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| 0:00.0 | The famous five are away on a splendid weekend adventure. |
| 0:03.5 | Do we have to go home today? |
| 0:05.5 | sighed Anne. |
| 0:06.5 | I agree said Dick. |
| 0:08.0 | Even Timmy looks sad. |
| 0:09.5 | Cheer up everyone. |
| 0:11.5 | Beams Julian, I booked long weekend tickets we can return anytime on Monday |
| 0:17.0 | Oh you are clever Julian said Anne save over 50% with the long weekend a ticket from Great Western Railway. |
| 0:24.5 | Adventures start here. |
| 0:26.0 | Selected routes turn supply, saving in comparison to an anytime return fare. It's nearly daybreak on the morning of April 5th, 1841. The stars still shine in a dark sky. |
| 0:43.0 | Two riders galloped their horses up a long drive and dismount at a house in Williamsburg, Virginia. |
| 0:49.0 | Despite the early hour, they wrapped loudly on the front door. |
| 0:53.3 | Theirs is an important and urgent mission, |
| 0:56.3 | and these are no ordinary messengers. |
| 0:58.8 | One is the doorkeeper of the US Senate, |
| 1:01.2 | and the other, the son of the US.S. Senate and the other the son of the U.S. Secretary of State. |
| 1:05.0 | At first there is no response. |
| 1:07.2 | They pound again harder. |
| 1:09.0 | At last a reply is heard inside and the door opens. |
| 1:13.0 | A moment later, standing before them is John Tyler, |
| 1:17.0 | Vice President of the United States. |
| 1:20.0 | Inviting the men inside, Tyler is handed a letter. |
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