His political activities drew the attention of prominent national Black figures, and in 1907, upon the advice of Booker T. Washington, Tyler was appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt to fill the post of Auditor of the Department of the Navy.
His political activities drew the attention of prominent national Black figures. Tyler was appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt. This was to fill the post of Auditor of the Department of the Navy. This was in 1907. This was upon the advice of Booker T. Washington.