Vice President of the United States but not actually become President of the United States in their own right. This understanding was first tested in 1841, following the death of President William Henry Harrison, only days into his term. Harrison's vice president, John Tyler, asserted that he had succeeded to the office of President, not just to its powers and duties. He took the presidential oath of office, and declined to acknowledge documents referring to him as "Acting President." Although some in Congress denounced Tyler's claim as a violation of the Constitution, he adhered to his position. Tyler's view ultimately prevailed when the Senate and House
Solomon David Sassoon (1841–1894) of the Bank of Bombay and the Mumbai Port Trust. Sir James Fergusson, 6th Baronet (1832–1907) appointed him twice to the Council of the Governor of Bombay. He was President of the Bombay branch of the Anglo-Jewish Association from 1894. An Orthodox Jew, he had a private synagogue in his home. He married Flora Sassoon (1859–1936). They had three children: He died in Bombay in 1894. After his death, his wife Flora took over David Sassoon & Co. and eventually moved to England with the children. Solomon David Sassoon (1841–1894) Solomon David Sassoon (1841–1894) was a Baghdadi Jewish Indian businessman