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American Experience: The American Vice President

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The American Vice President tells the little-known 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.

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American Experience
The American Vice President
52:36
Published:
Expires: 2024-10-30
Rating: TV-PG

A look at the US vice presidency, from constitutional afterthought to position of political import.

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