THE SWEARING IN OF JOHN TYLER

April 6, 1841

John Tyler was sworn-in as the 10^th President of the United States following the death of President William Henry Harrison on April 4, 1841 due to illness. This was the first time a Vice President assumed the Presidency upon the death of the President.

OATH OF OFFICE

Administered to John Tyler by the Honorable William Cranch, Chief Judge of the U.S. Circuit Court.

LOCATION

Brown’s Hotel, Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C.