US Vice Presidents

Traditionally regarded with near contempt, the office of Vice President was created almost by accident. The importance of the ‘Veep’ has grown considerably since. 

Poster for the Lincoln and Johnson ticket by Currier and Ives, 1864.
Poster for the Lincoln and Johnson ticket by Currier and Ives, 1864.

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