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 Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment 32nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 32nd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The 32nd Iowa Infantry was organized at Camp Franklin, Dubuque, Iowa and mustered in for three years of Federal service on 6 October 1862. The regiment was mustered out on 24 August 1865. A total of 1292 men served in the 32nd Iowa at one time or another during its existence. It suffered 6 officers and 101 enlisted men who were killed in action or who died of their wounds and 2 officers and