John Tyler, the 10th U.S. president ... Jr. followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps and practiced law in Richmond, Virginia. He also earned a Ph.D. in history and taught military ...

The Log Cabin bill allowed settlers to acquire western lands at reduced rates. John Tyler annexed Texas into the Union, signing the statehood bill into law three days before he left office. Legacy: As ...

Born: March 29, 1790, in Greenway, Virginia... Following the sudden death of William Henry Harrison, Vice President John Tyler assumed the presidency. "His Accidency" quickly ran afoul of his own ...