The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought

The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought

The American Vice President tells the story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political consequence. Focusing on the fraught period between 1963 and 1974, the film examines the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment and offers a fresh perspective on succession in the executive branch. From American Experience.

Documentary, History • 52min
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