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December 10, 1861
Newbern Weekly Progress
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
John Tyler's remarkable political career spanning 45 years, from U.S. Congress in 1816 to election to the first Confederate Congress in 1861, including roles as Virginia Governor, U.S. Senator, Vice-President, and President of the National Peace Congress.
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A REMARKABLE HISTORY.-John Tyler was elected to the U. S. Congress from the Richmond District in Nov. 1816-just 45 years ago. Since that time: he's been Governor of Virginia, Senator in the Federal Congress, soon after member of the celebrated Virginia Convention of 1829-30, member of the House of Delegates of Virginia, Vice-President of the United States, member of the Sovereign Convention of Virginia of 1861, member of the National Peace Congress of 1861, and President of the same, member of the present Provisional Confederate Congress, and now he is elected to the first Congress of the Confederate States by the votes of the children and grand children of the constituents of his early career,-- Richmond Enquirer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
John Tyler
Political Career
Us Congress
Confederate Congress
Virginia Governor
Vice President
What entities or persons were involved?
John Tyler
Where did it happen?
Virginia, United States, Confederate States
Story Details
Key Persons
John Tyler
Location
Virginia, United States, Confederate States
Event Date
Nov. 1816 To 1861
Story Details
John Tyler's progression through numerous political offices over 45 years, from U.S. Congress to Confederate Congress, elected by descendants of his original constituents.