1. Virginia Secession Convention

    · Virginia State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, United States

    Virginia Secession Convention
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    As a Virginia convention delegate, Tyler voted for the ordinance of secession after the convention's earlier rejection of secession. Tyler's vote occurred in the Virginia Convention; its April 17 session was held in Richmond. The convention relocated to the State Capitol on April 8.

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