Amazing how rare it is, esp when you consider that Adams and Jefferson were not "vice presidents" in the same sense since they were not elected as running mates of their respective presidents.
Vice presidents (USA) who never assumed presidency due to a death or resignation of the president, but were later elected.
John Adams*
Thomas Jefferson*
Martin Van Buren*
Richard Nixon
George H. W. Bush*
*assumed presidency immediately after serving full term as VP
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Maybe also worth counting how many VPs were candidates for president prior to becoming the VP nominee. That seems like a recent trend, perhaps?
Apr 26, 2020 Β· 6:52 AM UTC