John Tyler - The President Without A Party (biography)

John Tyler - The President without a Party is the biography of John Tyler, the tenth (1841-1845) President of the United States. A long-time Democrat-Republican, Tyler was elected Vice President on the Whig ticket and on becoming president in 1841, broke with that party. His term as Vice President began on March 4, 1841 and one month later, on April 4, incumbent President William Henry Harrison died of what is today believed to have been viral pneumonia. His most famous achievement was the annexation of the Republic of Texas in 1845. Tyler was the first President born after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Tyler's Presidency was rarely taken seriously in his time. He was usually referred to as the "Acting President" or "His Accidency" by opponents. John Tyler - The President without a Party is highly recommended for those interested in learning more about the life of President John Tyler.