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  • Introduction to the Lesson

    Introduction to the Lesson

    Collection and Exhibitions Vice President at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture Adam Scher provides an introduction to the lesson.

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 1 minute
    • 141 views
  • Chief Enemy

    “Chief Enemy”

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler's removal from the Whig Party and his "Chief Enemy" Henry Clay. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual program.

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    • 3 minutes
    • 42 views
  • Marriage and Congress

    Marriage and Congress

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler's marriage and election to Congress. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual program.

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    • 7 minutes
    • 26 views
  • Affability and Addiction to Politics

    Affability and "Addiction to Politics"

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler's affability and "addiction to politics." The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual program.

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    • 3 minutes
    • 25 views
  • His Father

    His Father

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about the influence of John Tyler's father on his life. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual program.

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    • 6 minutes
    • 18 views
  • Education and Law

    Education and Law

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler's education and entrance to the legal profession. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual program.

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    • 5 minutes
    • 17 views
  • Retirement and Another Return to Politics

    Retirement and Another Return to Politics?

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler's retirement after the Presidency and his efforts to enter politics once more. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual…

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    • 4 minutes
    • 16 views
  • A Modern Anecdote

    A Modern Anecdote

    Author Christopher Leahy compares John Tyler's life to a modern anecdote from John F. Kennedy. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual program.

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    • 1 minute
    • 16 views
  • Entrance to Politics and an Early Failure

    Entrance to Politics and an Early Failure

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler's experiences in his first political position. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual program.

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    • 2 minutes
    • 16 views
  • Resignation and Another Return to Politics

    Resignation and Another Return to Politics

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler's resignation from the Senate and his subsequent return to politics again. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual pro…

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    • 2 minutes
    • 14 views
  • Return to Politics

    Return to Politics

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler's return to politics and his wife's ongoing illnesses. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual program.

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    • 8 minutes
    • 14 views
  • Presidency and a Second Term

    Presidency and a Second Term?

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about John Tyler's time as President and his efforts to win election to a second term. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual program.

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    • 1 minute
    • 13 views
  • A Crisis and Retirement

    A Crisis and Retirement

    Author Christopher Leahy talked about how a crisis and other issues led to John Tyler retiring from politics. The Virginia Museum of History and Culture hosted this virtual program.

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    • 3 minutes
    • 12 views
  • User Clip John Tylers Lack of a Party

    User Clip: John Tyler's Lack of a Party

    Christopher Leahy talks about how John Tyler was kicked out of the Whigs, his aspirations as President, and his continual yearning to be President again.

    • 4 minutes
    • 3 views