Tyler was called ‘His Accidency’ because nobody elected him president. Political legitimacy through technicality – democracy is complicated.
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Tyler's Confederate Allegiance
Tyler later joined the Confederate Congress during the Civil War. His loyalty to the Union had an expiration date.
📅 June 9, 2025
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States' Rights Advocate
Tyler believed in states' rights even when it conflicted with his party. Principled stands that made him politically homeless.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Tyler's Vetoes
Tyler vetoed so many Whig bills, his own party gave up on him. Presidential stubbornness that destroyed political relationships.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Tyler's Young Wife
At age 54, Tyler married 24-year-old Julia Gardiner. May-December presidential romance with significant mathematical implications.
📅 June 9, 2025
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President Without a Party
Tyler became a president without a party after the Whigs expelled him. Political independence through involuntary exile.
📅 June 9, 2025
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Tippecanoe and Tyler Too
The campaign slogan was 'Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.' Tyler was literally an afterthought who became the main event.
📅 June 9, 2025
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