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Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America

Eight Men Who Changed America

by Jared Cohen · 2019 · 528 pages

Ray Dalio
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About This Book

An exploration of the eight instances in American history where a vice president ascended to the presidency following the death of the incumbent. The book examines how these unplanned transitions and the character of each successor shaped the nation and the evolution of the executive office.

Genres

Biography & MemoirHistorySociety & Politics

Topics

American HistoryAssassinationsLeadershipPolitical HistoryPresidential SuccessionUs Constitution

Book Details

Published

2019

Pages

528

Language

en

ISBN

9781501109829

Audiobook Available

16h 57m
Narrated by Arthur Morey

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