John Tyler

This engraving of President John Tyler was produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Tyler became president after President William Henry Harrison passed away from pneumonia a month into his presidency. Tyler was the first vice president to become president without being elected to the office. He served out the remainder of Harrison's term, from 1841 to 1845. Prior to his roles in the executive branch, Tyler represented the state of Virginia in both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate.