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
32nd Infantry Regiment (United States) and activated as the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment. On 28 May 1978, the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry was stood down as part of President Carter's effort to withdraw from Korea. Just prior to that, Colin Powell, William S. Carpenter and Steven Silvasy served as battalion commanders. The 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry was later reactivated in 1978 at Fort Ord, California, where it joined the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 32nd Infantry to form the 2nd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division. This effort was part of a plan on the part of officers in the brigade, particularly the commander, Colonel