John Tyler Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Tyler.

John Tyler (1790-1862) was the tenth President of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845. He was born in Virginia and graduated from the College of William & Mary. Tyler was originally a Democrat but shifted to the Whig Party, serving as vice president under William Henry Harrison until Harrison's death. He became the first president to ascend to the office due to the death of his predecessor. Tyler's presidency was marked by conflicts with his own party and failed attempts at compromise. He later joined the Confederate Congress during the American Civil War but died before taking office.