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John Tyler's legacy is marked by his role as the first vice president to ascend to the presidency following the death of his predecessor, William Henry Harrison Read more John Tyler After becoming president john tyler refused to name a what? Asked by Anonymous After becoming president, John Tyler refused to name a vice president to fill the vacancy left by William Henry Harrison's death. Tyler, who was the first vice Read more John Tyler Why did john tyler betray his party after assuming the presidency? Asked by Anonymous John Tyler betrayed his party, the Whigs, after assuming the presidency due to his strong belief in states' rights and kilas cerita his commitment to limited government.