
John Tyler, the Accidental President
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Michael Butler Murray
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Edward P. Crapol
The first vice president to become president on the death of the incumbent, John Tyler (1790-1862) was derided by critics as "His Accidency." In this biography of the 10th president, Edward P. Crapol challenges depictions of Tyler as a die-hard advocate of states' rights, limited government, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution. Instead, he argues, Tyler manipulated the Constitution to increase the executive power of the presidency. Crapol also highlights Tyler's faith in America's national destiny and his belief that boundless territorial expansion would preserve the Union as a slaveholding republic. When Tyler sided with the Confederacy in 1861, he was branded as America's "traitor" president for having betrayed the republic he once led.
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He’s set a very low bar for the determination of relevancy in a US president, and then essentially manufactures reasons to support his clearing that bar.
Still, it’s a Tyler biography which is more rare than should be of any President.
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Excellent as it Could Be
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Tyler probably does not get enough credit for his political acumen. His decisive leadership in the aftermath of William Henry Harrison's untimely death averted a Constitutional crisis over determining how Presidential succession should work. And the precedent he established by quickly assuming the full duties of US President as opposed to some temporary or "acting" role, guided future Presidents Fillmore, A. Johnson, Arthur, T. Roosevelt, Coolidge, Truman and L. Johnson until the ratification of the 25th Amendment in 1967 finally settled the issue of Presidential Succession into the US Constitution.
Tyler also deserves credit for his leadership in securing the annexation of Texas amid a swirl of domestic and international intrigue. James K. Polk often gets credit for the annexation, even though it was Tyler who worked tirelessly to get the groundwork laid during his administration - despite numerous headwinds in Congress. Had Tyler faltered or delayed action on Texas, its admission to the Union may have come at a higher cost.
An insightful and thought-provoking biography
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He was the reason why would we later have the 25th amendment to the Constitution by setting example of Vice President taking control of the government when Harrison died in office.
He also expanded American influence not only over Texas, California, Oregon but also in the Pacific rim.
He built up the naval power of America.
But when states rights challenged by Lincoln he would be the only President to become a citizen of another country after leaving office.
His home and historical records would be destroyed by Northern troops in the war.
But this little known 10th Presidents had a large impact on the future of our country.
Great insights
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Well balanced and detailed history. We enjoyed it
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John Tyler is an odd, but interesting study
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Good Bio of No One’s Favorite President
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Very repetitive
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Also, the author overused euphemisms for certain things to excess. Mentioned the euphemism,
Maybe drop it once or twice, but that’s it. I will be ok if I never hear “peculiar institution,” “Celestial Empire,” or “Lone Star Republic” ever again.
Great narration
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