Historedia
Person

John Tyler

Events
8
Episodes
19
Years
1839–1845

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Tyler, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. 1840 United States presidential election: Harrison defeats Van Buren

    1839–1840

    Role: Whig Vice Presidential Nominee

    1. 1839 · Whig National ConventionWhig National Convention Nomination

      The 1839 Whig National Convention nominated William Henry Harrison over Henry Clay and Winfield Scott, setting the stage for the 1840 election.

    2. May 1840 · Baltimore, MarylandDemocratic Renomination of Van Buren

      Martin Van Buren secured renomination at the 1840 Democratic National Convention in Baltimore, despite facing a difficult election landscape.

    3. June 1840 · Tippecanoe battle siteCampaign Slogans and Imagery

      Distinct campaign slogans emerged, with 'OK' supporting Van Buren and 'Tippecanoe and Tyler Too' promoting Harrison.

    4. October 30–December 2, 1840 · United StatesElection Result and Victory

      William Henry Harrison defeated incumbent Martin Van Buren in the general election held between October and December 1840.

  2. Whig Party's first national convention nominates William Henry Harrison

    1839

    Role: Vice Presidential Nominee

    1. December 1839 · Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaHarrison Wins Fifth Ballot

      William Henry Harrison won the presidential nomination on the fifth ballot, supported by Thaddeus Stevens and Thurlow Weed, defeating front-runner Henry Clay.

    2. December 4-8, 1839 · Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaFirst Whig National Convention

      The Whig Party held its first national convention in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from December 4 to 8, 1839, to select the presidential nominee for the 1840 election.

  3. Harrison inaugurated, dies; Tyler succeeds

    1841

    Role: Vice President

    1. March 4, 1841 · Washington, D.C.Inauguration

      William Henry Harrison took the oath of office on March 4, 1841, during cold and wet weather conditions.

    2. April 4, 1841 · Washington, D.C.Death

      William Henry Harrison died on April 4, 1841, becoming the first U.S. president to die in office.

    3. April 6, 1841 · Senate chamberSwearing-in

      John Tyler was sworn in as president on April 6, 1841, establishing the Tyler Precedent.

    4. May 31 - June 1, 1841 · CongressCongressional Resolution

      Congress passed a joint resolution confirming Tyler as president for the remainder of Harrison's term.

  4. Polk defeats Clay in the 1844 US presidential election

    1844

    Role: President and spoiler candidate

    1. 1844 · Democratic National ConventionDemocratic Nomination Crisis

      Expansionist Southern Democrats blocked Van Buren's nomination at the 1844 Democratic National Convention, leading to Polk's emergence as a compromise candidate.

    2. 1844 · Whig National ConventionWhig Nomination

      Henry Clay won the Whig presidential nomination unanimously, positioning himself as the leading contender against the Democrats.

    3. July 27, 1844 · Alabama LetterThe Alabama Letter

      Clay released the Alabama Letter on July 27, 1844, addressing Texas annexation and slavery expansion.

    4. November 1 to December 4, 1844 · United StatesGeneral Election Result

      Polk defeated Clay in the general election, with voting occurring between November 1 and December 4, 1844.

  5. Congress approves the annexation of Texas

    1845

    Role: President

    1. February 27, 1845 · U.S. CapitolSenate Vote on Annexation

      The Senate voted 27–25 to admit Texas on February 27, 1845, utilizing simple majority protocols rather than treaty ratification requirements.

    2. March 1, 1845 · White HousePresidential Signing

      President Tyler signed the joint resolution into law on March 1, 1845, enacting J.Res. 8, despite conflicting reports on the exact passage date.

  6. First congressional override of a presidential veto

    1845

    Role: President of the United States

    1. March 3, 1845 · U.S. CapitolFirst Congressional Veto Override

      Congress overrode President Tyler's veto of a revenue cutter bill on March 3, 1845, marking the first such event in U.S. history.

  7. Florida admitted as the 27th U.S. state

    1845

    Role: President

    1. March 3, 1845 · Congressional ActFlorida Admitted as 27th State

      Florida was admitted as the 27th U.S. state on March 3, 1845, one day before President John Tyler's term ended. It entered as a slave state, ending its status as a sanctuary for runaway slaves.

  8. James K. Polk sworn in as 11th President of the United States

    1845

    Role: Predecessor

    1. March 4, 1845 · East Portico of the United States CapitolPolk Inauguration

      James K. Polk was sworn in as the 11th President on March 4, 1845, at the U.S. Capitol, becoming the youngest president to that point.

Sources

  1. William Henry Harrison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
  2. 1840 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
  3. 1839 Whig National Convention Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
  4. John Tyler Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  5. 1844 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
  6. Henry Clay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  7. Texas annexation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
  8. Florida Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
  9. James K. Polk Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04