His Accidency
Tyler was called ‘His Accidency’ because nobody elected him president. Political legitimacy through technicality – democracy is complicated.
The first vice president to assume presidency after a president's death. Known as 'His Accidency' for his unexpected rise to power.
View President DetailsTyler was called ‘His Accidency’ because nobody elected him president. Political legitimacy through technicality – democracy is complicated.