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Why did John Tyler become president

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John Tyler became president after the death of president William Henry, John tyler was vice president for only 31 days until he claimed to become president.
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Answer:

President Harrison died just one month after taking office, and Tyler became the first vice president to succeed to the presidency without election.

Step-by-step explanation:

The president died meaning someone had to take the place so the vice president did and that was John Tyler.