Fatin Rustu Zorlu vs John Tyler

Fatin Rüştü Zorlu was appointed Foreign Minister of Turkey in 1957 under Prime Minister Adnan Menderes. He pursued a pro-Western foreign policy, strengthening ties with NATO and the United States.

Zorlu played a key role in negotiating the Zurich and London Agreements that established the Republic of Cyprus in 1960. The agreements granted independence to Cyprus with guarantees from Turkey, Greece, and the UK.

After the 1960 Turkish coup d'

Fatin Rüştü Zorlu was executed by hanging on Imralı Island on September 16, 1961, alongside Prime Minister Menderes and Finance Minister Polatkan. The execution was carried out by the military junta.

Upon William Henry Harrison's death, Tyler became the first vice president to assume the presidency. He insisted on being president, not acting president, setting the precedent for presidential succession.

Tyler vetoed two bills to reestablish a national bank, breaking with the Whig Party. His actions led to his expulsion from the Whig Party and the resignation of his entire cabinet except Secretary of State Daniel Webster.

Tyler approved the treaty negotiated by Secretary of State Daniel Webster with Britain, settling the northeastern boundary of the United States (Maine-New Brunswick). The treaty averted potential conflict with Britain.

Tyler signed a joint resolution for the annexation of Texas just before leaving office. The annexation added a large slaveholding territory to the U.S., leading to the Mexican-American War.

Tyler served as a delegate to the Virginia Secession Convention and voted for secession. He was elected to the Confederate House of Representatives but died before taking his seat.