How President Tyler, born in 1790, still has two living grandsons

President John Tyler was born in 1790, but still has two living grandsons. We met with members of his family to find out how two generations managed to last through most of U.S. history. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid explains.

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[atlanticmapping]

"My grandpa was born right after the war."
"Oh, WWII?"
"No, the Revolutionary"

[jacobbio]

When your grandfather is so old, you learn about him in a history book at school

[MrRoztoc]

"My grandfather loved to listen to Beethoven"
"On the radio?"
"No, face to face"

[nasdaqqqq]

“My grandpa was an electrician”

“Nice. My grandpa was 57 when Thomas Edison was born”

[gioc.]

"My grandfather would be 100 years old if he were still alive. And yours?"
"230"

[elcheapo]

"My grandfather drives a Lincoln."
"My grandfather played golf with Lincoln."

[GaryIV]

"My dad was so lucky to come-of-age while the economy was growing."
"Oh you mean the baby boom?"
"Nah, the Industrial Revolution."

[crypticcorgi]

President Tyler is technically a 90's kid.

[romulus]

"My grandfather was a teenager while the wars raged in Europe."
"Oh really, WW1 or WW2 ?"
"The Napoleonic wars"

[haven]

I think this man is a living example of how the past isn't as distant as people think

[derek]

"Grandpa, who was your favorite musician growing up?"

"Mozart"

[jamesfranklin]

when your grandfather is so old there aren't pictures of him, only paintings

[patrickdelaney]

"Best thing since sliced bread."
"My grandpa was there opening day."

[kets]

"My grandfather died in the war"
"World War II?"
"No, the American Civil War"

[lylelanleymonorail]

"What was the new hip thing when your Grandpa was a kid?"
"The Constitution."

[bigdaddyvince]

Me: hey grandpa, what was your first car?
Him: A 1779 Chevrolet Clydesdale Horse

[thatperformer]

I wish they would’ve asked him if his father ever told him about what his grandfather is like. That would’ve really made it more personal.

[jetforta]

“My grandpa met that President named George when he was a kid”
“That’s cool, which Bush did he meet H.W. or W”
“Neither, Washington”

[rhelyputra]

"My Grandpa was a teenager when Europe was ruled by one person"
"Damn, Hitler must be a scary person"
"No, it's Napoleon"

[Alchemist]

“My grandpa traveled to every state in the country...all thirteen of them”