Presidential Transitions – Roosevelt to Truman
Jessie Kratz
Today’s post is from Tammy K. Williams, archivist & social media manager at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.
Presidential transitions happen on a regular schedule after an election, but they can happen suddenly as well. The first unexpected Presidential transition happened when William Henry Harrison died on April 4, 1841, after being President just 31 days. The transition to President John Tyler set an important precedent: Tyler was indeed President, not just Acting...