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A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of John Tyler, tenth president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
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Encyclopedia of presidents volume 10
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
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A biography of the Virginian who became tenth president of the United States upon the death of William Henry Harrison.
6) John Tyler
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English
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This biography introduces young readers to the life of John Tyler including his military service, early political career, and key events from Tyler's administration including his opposition to the national bank, Second Seminole War, and the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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[2006]
Language
English
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The first vice president to become president on the death of the incumbent, John Tyler (1790-1862) was derided by critics as "His Accidency." In this biography of the tenth president, Edward P. Crapol challenges depictions of Tyler as a die-hard advocate of states' rights, limited government, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution. Instead, he argues, Tyler manipulated the Constitution to increase the executive power of the presidency. Crapol...
11) John Tyler
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Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
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English
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A biography of the tenth President of the United States, under whose administration the Treaty of Wanghia was signed, thus opening China to American traders and paving the way for international trade that still occurs today. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to John Tyler.
13) John Tyler
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2000.
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English
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A biography of the Virginian who became tenth president of the United States upon the death of William Henry Harrison.
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