Why Are These Two U.S. Presidents BURIED NEXT TO EACH OTHER?

[@jasonpade4949]

Fun Fact about William Henry Harrison and John Tyler: They are, so far the only President and Vice President pair to have been born in the same county, Charles City County, Virginia. They're birthplaces are actually only a couple miles from each other, but I've only been to Harrison's birthplace at Berkley Plantation.

[@stellaartois3881]

Thanks for the fun fact. Very interesting.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Awesome trivia Jason. Thanks for sharing that with us. 👍

[@georgehellerman9344]

The Adamses were botn in houses next to each other. Washington and Monroe were born near each other. Technically speaking Theodore Roosevelt and Trump were both born in NYC, though different boroughs/counties.

[@chasethehistorian2003]

I think he meant only president and vice president not all 45 presidents and 49 VP but also bush Sr , both Adams and Kennedy where all born in the same county too

[@jimtownsend7899]

Here are three fun facts about Wm. Henry Harrison: 1. Grandfather of President Benjamin Harrison; 2. Shortest term as President (31 days), as he contracted pneumonia at his inauguration; and 3. Was the last U.S. President to be born a subject of the British Empire.

[@joachimgoethe7864]

Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson also died on the the 4th of July.

[@nancydemoss2945]

Yes, there is a story about that. Adam's said that at least Jefferson is still alive, not knowing that Jefferson had died earlier that day.

[@billivory2754]

That view of the rushing James River down the slope from The Presidents Circle is one of the great unappreciated, un noticed scenic views in America!! Always enjoy your efforts. Thanks.

[@MrHeadbanger366]

I was reading an article recently about Harrison Tyler, John Tyler's grandson. He is alive today and living in Virginia.

[@cherylschantz9893]

He’s 95 years old.

[@JayYoung-ro3vu]

Mind blowing situation, isn't it?

[@Susan-ql1wb]

Was born and raised in Virginia, its beautiful. Thank you for showing us.

[@bethtyree6346]

Thank you for telling this story

[@Linda-in9ns]

Thanks for sharing your story here! History goes on and on. Have a nice weekend Steve! 👍🏼❤️🌞

[@mskrisclark684]

Interesting Steve, glad you researched this. I sure did not know.

[@sherrischweigl6860]

That cemetery is beautiful. Thanks for showing where those three are buried and giving a little history about them. ❤

[@alexhill4757]

John Tyler still has a living grandson. Another one died in 2020.

[@patrickverona387]

Yes I saw story about that a few years ago. That is so bizarre that someone who was born in 1790 could have a living grandson, not great, or great great, but a grandson. I had never heard of anything like that before.

[@juliusnepos6013]

Indeed

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Thanks again for sharing, Steve, took an abundance of videos on your road trex back East

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, John and I sure did lol! 🤪

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Welcome back Steve always love your videos and the story’s that come with them and the research you do

[@stevemcgill4505]

You have the best and most informative videos that relate to history. I'm very big on history being from Alabama. Keep up the good work steve.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Steve 👍

[@Whittdocs]

One of my favorite cemeteries to visit! Thanks for bringing us this visit.

[@edwardwong654]

I hear of Hollywood Cemetery often as a Civil War Buff but I didn't know that it was in Richmond. You should do on the cemetery itself. It must be a treasure find of history.

[@steveramey8654]

A lot to see there beyond the Presidents. Richmond and Virginia also are great for history lovers.

[@newyawkgiants5877]

The peninsula,I-64 Va Beach,Ft. Story,Chesapeake Bay Comte De Grasse battle ,Norfolk,James River,Yorktown,Ft. Eustis,Mulberry Island,John Rolfe,Williamsburg,William and Mary,Jamestown A lot of history. 2 plantations right outside eustis

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video

[@sharonobryan9713]

Wonderful video, thank you for all the history!

[@leesashriber5097]

Hi Steve! So grateful for another top notch upload. This was very interesting and informative. Thank you for always giving us your best❣️😊 🕊️❤️🙏

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it Leesa! 😊👍

[@catherine59226]

Always enjoyable Steve! Thank you for your hard work!

[@williambill5172]

An unusual name for a graveyard so far from "Hollywood"...so interesting as always...thank you, Steve...no one makes me smile more each week than you!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I know, right? Thanks, William.

[@Melanie220]

It's actually named for the holly trees that were all over the site when the cemetery was begun in 1849. It's a gorgeous cemetery, right above the James River.

[@danielguy1963]

There's a Hollywood in Queensland, Australia. The only stars there are in the sky. Lol.

[@eileenzorzi612]

John Tyler was supposed to be buried at his plantation, but at the time of his death the union occupied his home. Also, the cemetery was named Hollywood due to the abundance of holly trees. Hollywood cemetery existed before Hollywood, California.

[@amberantoine9286]

I've been in the grave at Metairie Cemetery... its like in a hill.. there are other still down there as well... it's kept locked

[@deannaharby5677]

always learning things and going places most of us would never know or visit ---thank you so much--we appreciate you Steve.....Hi to Jim !!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Deanna!

[@maryknight4823]

Hi Steve, yet another great Presidential cemetary visit, and of cause their histories. Beautiful place and so well maintained. Thanks as always for sharing and all the very best a UK fan😊🇬🇧.........

[@reneerednour3951]

You always have such interesting facts in your videos. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Renee!

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

Hey Steve great job on this video I liked it a lot... very interesting I learned a lot thank you so much you be safe out there and keep these videos coming!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Thank you for all your efforts, I have enjoyed "traveling" with you to see these cemeteries That crypt for Monroe is impressive. It is a beautiful cemetery.

[@joane5777]

Another great entry in your Presidential series Steve! It makes me realize what an extensive trip this was. I really appreciate all the traveling and research that went into it! 😮😮😮 Joan

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Joan! 😊👍

[@philo5096]

Great vid Steve, one of your best. So interesting. Thanx.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Philo. Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍

[@jeffmessenger6294]

Hi, really enjoy your videos on the president's gravesites I've been to Hollywood cemetery a few times and it is a marvelous place, I was wondering if you noticed the statue of the Dog when you come in to it and heard that sad story.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I’ve heard the story, but I didn’t see it on this trip. ☹️

[@marlenepearson3936]

Well! That was fun Steve. Thanks for showing us James Monroe's birdcage. Pretty cool 😎 I liked it. And John Tyler. Hmm 😒 🤔 I HAD heard he supported the South. And kind of wanted to stir up trouble. Speaking of the South, Jefferson Davis has quite a monument. This was very enjoyable. Thanks Steve 😊 ❤

[@carmenlessard4925]

Very interesting!

[@oliviasoliz5983]

Thank you for sharing very interesting stuff thank you Steve.

[@shannonmanley9217]

Another Great Video Steve. Beautiful Cemetery. waiting for your next video. God Bless and take care Steve.

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

Excellent content, Steve. Thank you for pointing out the irony of history with these great men. Safe travels, Friend. 👍😊

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

[@travelingwithmikeandpam9074]

I would love to go there. Thanks Steve!

[@ChelseaLane296]

It is huge! You have to spend at least a day there to see it all

[@patrickbohn2099]

I'm shocked Jefferson Davis's statue hasn't been torn down or vandalized! Remarkable!

[@runaremblem2221]

Always good video Steve 🤗🤗❤️

[@johnbastien3872]

Interesting tour.

[@scottlambert2949]

Thanks for sharing this story Steve and drive safe out there

[@hughhaefner3317]

Very interesting Steve, thanks. I didn't know this information.

[@saramagdalena2126]

Thanks for your info Steve 😊

[@keithdancer1668]

The James River is also, the burial site of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwidth (1904-1985), who was cremated and his ashes were scattered here. Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwidth, who went by Bud, was the last relative of President Abraham Lincoln.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing that with us Keith. 👍

[@cherylmitchell7934]

Thank you for these videos. They are so informative and the beautiful places where they are laid to rest.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Glad you like them Cheryl!

[@johnralph3704]

Wild that John Tyler has a living grandson and great-grandson.

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi ...I guess they were buddies ...presidents ....and had lots in common....nice cemetery..thanks for vlogging this story...take care ...... Deborah 🇨🇦

[@mariaday712]

I enjoy your videos very much. Stay safe and take care.

[@buckshot6481]

Truly interesting. Keep it up Steve I really enjoy the history.

[@historyprofessor1985]

As a history professor, I really appreciate this video Steve!

[@jacquelyncochran7966]

Steve you always do a wonderful job ❤❤❤.

[@syreetaabney6968]

Steve another great video, I enjoyed it.

[@markphillipson768]

Great Video Steve, always makes me do a little more Research.

[@dellascorner317]

Another awesome road trip Steve! I never get tired of watching! I wish I were retired. I’d be out there with you! Love it!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Della! 😊👍

[@nancydemoss2945]

Hello, Steve! Greetings from Kentucky!! When I was in Richmond years ago, I went to Madison's law office. There is shell damage from the Civil War.

[@fayetaylor919]

How could you visit Virginia and not know history goes back to 1607 when American history began?

[@ArdenSinn-oz3hq]

Another phenomenal tour. Thank you Steve. You never disappoint ❤❤

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thank you Arden. Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍

[@brorob78]

Thanks for including Jefferson Davis. This is a beautiful cemetery. Have been there several times

[@Dennis-kp2bc]

Hi Steve, Appreciate your hard working making this wonderful video your fans from Singapore take care sir.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Many thanks Dennis! 😊👍

[@erikschultz7166]

John Tyler was elected to serve in the Congress of the CSA. And died not long after being sworn in.

[@wendymudkins8208]

Hi steve good to see you again i love your presidents series i hope your keeping well

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Wendy and the same same to you 👍

[@discokitty3375]

Thank you so much What things that you dont know and you should know. I love history. I used to have a world book encyclopedia just all presidents I saw it online soon as i get a few dollars im getting it I love to sit in a quiet room and read. Like i did that a lot as a teenager Unlike today where the teens sit online or phones 😊 Be safe be well steve !

[@colemahaffey2366]

I actually never heard about this. Thanks Steve and have a great weekend

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

You too Cole!

[@phineas117]

here's a bit of trivia for you , Steve. Jefferson Davis first wife was Sarah Knox Taylor. Daughter of Zachary Taylor. (12th president of the USA) she died of yellow fever, they weren't married a complete year. love all the videos!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing that with us Phineas! 👍

[@sallykohorst8803]

Yes Steve thanks for info i did not know either.

[@Rotnbully]

Steve there is really nothing in the World more interesting than history 👌

[@tigger06]

Just fascinating, as always. Thanks Steve

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it Tigger!

[@Lava1964]

Thanks, Steve, for what you do. Out of curiosity, I looked up the word "tomb" in a dictionary. It says it is usually found underground, but it is not always the case.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Interesting! I didn’t know that. 👍

[@ChelseaLane296]

Wish I would’ve been there when you were there. I live 15 min away from here. Beautiful cemetery! Jeb Stuart, Jefferson Davis and a titanic survivor buried there as well

[@rodneywilliams3532]

President Jefferson Davis of the CSA is also buried in Hollywood. President Tyler was a strict Jeffersonian . What you forgot to mention was he was also part of the peace delegation sent from Virginia to meet with Lincoln and Washington to try and avert the war. Lincoln refused to see the peace delegation which infuriated Tyler. Upon the delegations return to Virginia he stated that there was no other honorable solution except for Virginia to secede from the Union. He was elected to the provisional Congress of the Confederacy but died before he could take his seat. Virginia pretty much pressured him into coming out of political retirement because of the impending conflict. Also he was the only living former president living in the South when the war broke out. His second wife was the daughter of a prominent New York senator. He also is known to have had the most children of any other US presidents through 2 wives.

[@frankmiranda707]

Fun Fact: Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and John Tyler are the only 3 Presidents to have graduated from the College of William and Mary, also located in Virginia.

[@ednagreen62]

Steve, thank you for these fascinating civics lessons on the Presidents. I would like to think I have an average knowledge of them, but you certainly add an impressive collection of facts to it.

[@glendacalderwood8830]

Hi Steve l just want to thank you for your excellent narration l enjoy your program so much, l live in New South Wales Australia, 🇦🇺⭐️🇦🇺⭐️🇦🇺⭐️🇦🇺

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thank you, Glenda, I appreciate you saying that. 😀👍

[@avon1243]

How did you get started in visiting cemeteries?

[@leftylou6070]

Thank you for putting the spotlight on Jefferson Davis for all to admire. Your friend Lou.

[@rob_in_banchang]

It is very interesting what sticks in our minds. I remember learning about "Tippacanoe and Tyler, too!" in US history in high school. The Whig Party wanted Tyler specifically to get the Southern vote. As for Monroe he will ever be famous for his Monroe Doctrine which has truly shaped our hemisphere. I never realized they were together in Richmond and never would have guessed why. Wonderful history lesson!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I know, right? And it’s funny how you don’t think about something for decades and then something like this triggers those memories. 😀👍

[@maryannlockwood7806]

I’ve been to these gravesite. I think it’s very pretty. I’ve also been to Arlington cemetery, which is really unbelievable to see. My uncle Charlie is buried there.😊

[@louferrao2044]

In that Cemetery Confederate President Jefferson Davis is also buried along with General George Pickett of Pickett Charge fame at Gettysburg

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Yes, I showed Jefferson’s grave at the end of the video. Thanks 👍

[@kerryg4119]

Very informative and interesting video, Steve. If you like to read a few Civil War era books about Lincoln and Davis, consider reading "I, Mary" and "I, Varina". Two books written about the Civil War times through Mary Todd Lincoln and Varina Howell Davis's viewpoint. Very interesting reading.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for the suggestion, Kerry! 👍

[@mmurray1983]

When I visited these graves in 2008 the "Birdcage" was painted black. The paving stones, benches and some trees are also brand new - Monroe was surrounded only by grass.

[@josephosheavideos3992]

The main reason John Tyler's coffin was draped with a Confederate flag was the fact that he was a member of the Confederate House of Representatives.

[@DugrozReports]

I was just at Highlands, the home of James Monroe a few days ago. Both tour guides stated that Monroe died financially solvent, not in debt (which was unlike Jefferson and Madison, his neighbors). That would seem to contradict the narrative you heard. I don't know who is right.

[@alextaffera6962]

Outstanding Steve your the best you should of came to gettysburg

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi Alex, this video is from my road trip two years ago. I did visit Gettysburg and loved it. I shared a gravesite video from Gettysburg about a year ago.

[@williamdavidfrancavilla7388]

I used to give tours of Hollywood Cemetery. Such a beautiful place. Presidents circle was always the highlight. One running joke is that the statue of Jefferson Davis is forever staring at a gravestone with the name ‘Grant’ on it. You can see the obelisk at the 7:37 mark of this video.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

what a fun job or a volunteer position. Thanks for sharing this with us William and yes, perfect karma, right?! 😆

[@williamdavidfrancavilla7388]

@@TheGraveyardChannel It was a very memorable time for me while living in Richmond. If you ever return I can show you even more. Chief Justice John Marshall comes to mind. I should also add that yesterday I got back from a cross country trip and was able to cross three more presidents off my list. (Fillmore, Ford and Hoover). Only eleven more to go! Thanks for posting so much great stuff.

[@JayYoung-ro3vu]

All president's should be remembered for their service to the nation.

[@csrothlisberger852]

I visited all of the Presidents gravesites too & what I loved about it was the history & the trivia I learned especially with the earlier presidents. I knew next to nothing about them & came to know them quite well during my journey.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi CS, I felt the exact same way. Glad you made it to all of them too. I can’t think of a better way to learn about our history . We are in a very small club lol! 😊👍

[@AdventuresofmalibuandDad]

I was just there shooting a video. I wish we would have met.❤ Great place to shoot a video.

[@JerryWilson-di4uo]

I love the video 😊

[@ulicesmendoza3043]

Great video! Fun fact: Jefferson Davis was the son-in-law to former President Zachary Taylor. Just wanted to share something interesting.

[@michaelrocker9000]

Did you go to Mount Vernon to see George and Martha? I was there at least 8 time. Nice to see a new video.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Yes and I shared a video about it on this channel. It was my favorite presidential visit. I’ve only been there twice. You have me beat by six times lol! 😀👍

[@michaelrocker9000]

@@TheGraveyardChannel it was not by choice. I used to drive a tour bus in the DC area and Mt Vernon was a major stop. What really sucked was trying to parallel park a 45 foot long bus. There were only 12 spaces and some days there was no parking.

[@vilstef6988]

In Who's buried in Grant's tomb, Richard Norton Smith describes Monroe's gave site as . . . the most bizarre of presidential tombs-a black iron birdcage-like affair that only Charles Addams could love.

[@wandahall4435]

❤❤❤😮😮😮😢😢😢 Steve hope Y'all are Great Love 💘❤ 💕 💗 💙 I am A fan of History ❤❤❤

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

Any thoughts on the future of cemeteries with cremations on the rise and burials declining?

[@houstonsam6163]

Tyler was hated *while* he was president, because he did not conform to the fixed position of the Whig party in the Senate. Most members of his cabinet resigned, he was expelled from the Whig party, and he was the first president to have a veto over-ridden. When he returned to private life after the election of 1844 his Whig neighbors appointed him to minor local offices as a form of mockery. All these things happened twenty years before the US Civil War. After Virginia seceded from the union Tyler was seated as a representative in the Confederate congress and remained in that position until his death in 1862. Of course that did nothing to rehabilitate his image in the north. Yes, Hollywood is the de-facto national cemetery of the Confederate States of America.

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

Hi Steve 😊

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

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[@vilstef6988]

Tyler had been elected to the Confederate House of Representatives, but died before he could be seated.

[@Gary-h6f]

I knew he had been elected to the Confederate House of Representatives but hadn't realized he died before he took office. One reason he was so hated.

[@vilstef6988]

And as was observed in the video, Tyler was the only President not draped in the stars and stripes. And the Federal Government isn't wild about him either.

[@Gary-h6f]

Can't blame them. That is what happens when a former President turns traitor and joins the government of the people who are fighting the country he once led.

[@Raven6794]

As an Australian I find these videos fascinating. as far as I know there is no equivalent channel in Australia. Our political leaders are mostly buried in nondescript plots of little interest.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

That’s sad to hear. ☹️

[@jimtownsend7899]

I am frankly surprised at the gentle treatment of Jefferson Davis and his grave. Though he opposed secession, he also believed that states had the right under the Constitution to "withdraw" from the Union. It must have been an incredible dilemma to be both a patriot and an ardent opponent to that nation. I am inclined to believe that few held him personally responsible for accepting the presidency of the Confederacy, and perhaps that is why he, though jailed and indicted for treason after the war, was never tried. Quite possibly the words of his former President and ultimate victor, Abraham Lincoln, eased the resentment many felt regarding Davis, "...with malice toward none, with charity toward all...to bind up the nation's wounds", that saved not only Davis but our nation. If only now we could find similar unity.

[@atclfi3]

Very cool! I knew about Tyler being buried under the confederate flag. That is interesting no confederate flag is being flown over Davis’ gravesite, used to be.

[@CaribouDataScience]

And what was the moto of the Tyler President compain?

[@pattibrooks1907]

Thank you Steve for your video ! I enjoy your videos ! There is a ad or ads about the arm pit stink on You Tube I hate as its not in good taste and the woman is not dressed properly shows her arm pit and rubs the stink roll on her belly as well as her arm pit and it disgusts me and the bed bugs one upsets me as I hate bed bugs and had bed bugs a few times and never want them back ever again !Have not had them for over a year now but hate even seeing them on a You Tube Ad ! Do not want to ever see a bed bug not ever again in my apartment or even on a You Tube ad !

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

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[@rhvoriginals3083]

How hated was Tyler and why? First, you must realize he wasn’t so hated that the Harrison ticket suffered for his affiliation with it. They had the Tippecanoe and Tyler too slogan, and campaign song. You can hear that song here on KZbin if you’re interested. There’s even a, They Might be Giants, version of it. Tyler was born into a wealthy slave holding family. What really made him hated though, was his quick oath to office of President, and his refusal to allow other politicians to guide his decision making. The bulk of Harrison’s cabinet resigned soon after Tyler took over. They wanted more influence over his decisions and he refused to budge. The Whig party, disowned him, in frustration at his not catering to their demands of him. What few realize of Tyler, with the Webster-Ashburton Treaty which formed the border between Canada and the United States, also allowed the combined Navies of Britain and the U.S. to unify to prevent African Slave trade. It barred the introduction of new slaves from Africa. So, though Tyler was hated, the biggest reason for that hatred wasn’t his stance on slavery, many politicians of the day shared his view there. It was his refusal to obey dictates from his cabinet or other political influence.