Tag: Unelected President
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John Tyler Was the First Unelected U.S. President
In 1841, John Tyler became the 10th U.S. President unexpectedly. This unexpected rise to the top was a key moment in American history. Born in Virginia in 1790, Tyler’s path to the White House was not usual. Tyler started as William Henry Harrison’s running mate in the 1840 election. Their campaign, with the slogan “Tippecanoe…