Tyler was referred to "His Accidency" when he ascended to the Presidency. He had to work through that, every step of the way. He was probably the 2nd best President (behind Polk) after Jackson, with the possible exception of Van Buren. Can you imagine what would happen if Andrew Johnson, an alcoholic with alcoholic sons whose nickname was "Andy The Sot" was the first VP to succeed a President? Without Tyler's example, it would have been a Constitutional Crisis right on the heels of the Civil War's conclusion.
That shouldn't be forgotten. Tyler should be remembered, and even Honored, for that particular example. He wasn't a great President, but he succeeded in establishing the acceptance of Vice Presidential succession.
I have heard many things in my life. I have never before heard someone say that John Tyler is the third best President of the United States.
