Dates in Office: 1841-1845
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- First Vice President to be elevated to office by the death of the President.
- Tyler was ready for full presidential power.
- Signed Tariff bill in 1842 to protect northern manufacturers.
- Led the compromise movement in 1861 when the first southern states seceded.
- The Whig Party and Henry Clay attempted to impeach him for misuse of veto power.
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