Archive for the ‘History’ Category

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at 10:07am

Guest Post: “We Are Only Human After All!”

Posted by Rupa Rao in Guest Posts, History

In this guest post from Rupa Rao, Gerald Ford’s tendency to trip and fall is discussed.

Friday, January 25th, 2013 at 9:00am

Video: Charles G. Dawes House

Posted by vicepresidents in History, Videos

Let’s take a field trip to the Charles G. Dawes house!

Thursday, January 24th, 2013 at 9:00am

The Unusual Death of William L. Dayton

Posted by vicepresidents in Analysis, History, Vice Presidential Nominees

The VP nominee of the losing ticket is often forgotten. Yet, William L. Dayton was a well-respected man with an interesting story to tell.

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at 9:00am

Guest Post: “What About The Vice President?”

Posted by Rupa Rao in Analysis, Guest Posts, History

Learn more about where the nation’s Vice President lives.

Monday, January 21st, 2013 at 5:43pm

Inauguration Day Stories From The Vice Presidency

Posted by vicepresidents in History, Trivia

Happy Inauguration Day, everyone! We’d like to celebrate this day by dishing up savory stories from Vice Presidential history, so enjoy! A Deadly Inaugural Speech & Quick Ascension To The Presidency For John Tyler: John Tyler only held the post of “Vice President” for one month. President William Henry Harrison was known for his loquacious [...]

Thursday, January 17th, 2013 at 1:10pm

Vice Presidents And Guns: Where Did They Stand?

Posted by vicepresidents in Analysis, History, Joe Biden News

This gun law debate is exceedingly contentious, with people voicing their opinions on both sides of the issue. While everyone can agree, that safety and freedom are the main tenets of our nation, it can be difficult to legislate when terrible tragedies put these two ideals at odds. As complex as gun laws can be, many Vice Presidents have voiced their opinions rather vociferously.

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at 9:38am

Guest Post: “Miss Nancy?”

Posted by vicepresidents in Analysis, Guest Posts, History, Trivia

Learn more about the nation’s only unmarried, shortest-serving VP.

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 7:00am

Guest Post: Charles G. Dawes (1925-1929)

Posted by vicepresidents in History

This guest post from Arne Christensen takes a closer look at VP Charles G. Dawes, Vice President under Calvin Coolidge (1925-1929).

Thursday, September 20th, 2012 at 3:57pm

Hannibal Hamlin: Veep-In-Absentia

Posted by vicepresidents in History

Learn why Hannibal Hamlin was one of our most “forgettable” vice presidents.

Thursday, July 5th, 2012 at 3:32am

Happy Independence Day!

Posted by vicepresidents in History, Trivia

Happy Independence Day from VicePresidents.com! Learn which VPs were born and died on this day in history.

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