1. Presided over Peace Conference

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    Presided over Peace Conference
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    Tyler headed the Peace Conference in Washington, an unsuccessful effort to avert civil war. The linked event article identifies the conference as convening on February 4, 1861, at the Willard Hotel; city coordinates are used.

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