Jefferson to modern day evolution of VP selection

01/08/2024 16 min
Jefferson to modern day evolution of VP selection

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In this installment of 'Lest We Forget,' host Lillian Cauldwell examines the selection process of vice presidents by U.S. presidents. Before 1850, vice presidential candidates were not required to be from the same political party, exemplified by the political dichotomy between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams Sr.Only after the Civil War did vice presidents begin to be selected from the same party, valued for the strengths, skills, and experience they could contribute to the administration and the support they provided to the president.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lest-we-forget-historical--5783063/support.🎙 Passionate World Talk Radio Network LLCWhere real conversations matter. 📧 Contact us: [email protected]🌐 Visit: www.passionateworldtalkradio.com📲 Follow & share with #PWTRN 💡 Support our station: [Insert donation or Ko-fi link here]👍 Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help us grow!