
About this episode
The first Vice President to assume the Presidency in the aftermath of the death of William Henry Harrison, John Tyler made a significant contribution to the functions of American democracy.
Amidst the chaos over the death of the president while in office, Tyler asserted his authority in a plain and steadfast manner, much to the chagrin of his critics.
So just who was John Tyler? And what did his actions mean for future accidental presidents? Tune in to find out.
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