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Year(s) Discussed: 1789-2023
While the US vice presidency is a constitutionally-created office, arguably the role that the vice president plays in American politics and the federal government has experienced the greatest shifts of any other position on the national stage. This episode begins our exploration of the lives and legacies of the individuals who have served as Vice President with an examination of the history of the office, how the Constitution has changed the role, and some of the precedents set and unprecedented scenarios we'll see in this series. More information can be found on the website: https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.
Cover Art: "One Observatory Circle" [c. 1895], courtesy of Wikipedia
Intro and Outro Music: "Hail Columbia," as performed by the United States Navy Band [c. 1998], courtesy of Wikipedia
