In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and presidency of John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States and the first to assume office after a president’s death. Known as “His Accidency,” Tyler set important precedents for presidential succession and clashed with his own party during his controversial term.

Keywords: John Tyler, tenth President of the United States, presidential succession, U.S. history, American politics, Whig Party, 19th century presidents.