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The Vice Presidency in American Political Life
The article tracks the vice presidency from John Adams onward, noting how through much of history it has been filled by figures not in the first rank of politics. It compares eras, discusses succession trends, aging presidents, and reflects on Harding’s idea of the vice presidency as integral to the administration. It cites Johnson and Seward refusals and the evolving role of the office.
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