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Vice-Presidents-
How Important Are They? The office of Vice-President is
sometimes an after-thought--and usually a decision based on the "party"
you support. But things happen and your vice president may become your
President. In light of this, research shows us that fourteen of the
former Vice Presidents became President of the United States—more than
half of them after a president had died. One defeated the sitting
president with whom he served. One murdered a man and became a fugitive.
One joined the Confederate army and led an invasion of Washington, D.C.
One was the wealthiest banker of his era. Three received the Nobel Peace
Prize and one composed a popular melody. One served as a corporal in the
Coast Guard while in office. One had cities in Oregon and Texas named
after him. Two resigned from the office. Two were never elected by the
people. One was the target of a failed assassination plot. Another was
mobbed in his car while on a goodwill mission. Seven died in office.
Having said that, let's see if you can match the Vice-President to the
description we give. Just drag the description on the right over to the
name of the Vice President on the left and connect--and there is a time
limit. Photo is of John Tyler, our first USA Vice President.
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Vice-Presidents-
How Important Are They?
