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December 28, 1832

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Joel Byers

On December 28, 1832, John C. Calhoun became the first American Vice President to resign from office. He did so because of differences in ideology with President Andrew Jackson. He believed the rule of law should be followed and Jackson didn’t. When Calhoun resigned he told Jackson, “It’s not me, it’s you.” Close Bookmark and Share … Continue reading →

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November 27, 1973

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Joel Byers

On November 27, 1973, the US Senate voted to confirm Gerald R. Ford as the Vice President after the resignation of Spiro T. Agnew. This was the first time that a Vice President was not elected. In the past, if a Vice President had to assume the duties of President or they resigned or died … Continue reading →

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September 29, 1976

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 29, 1976, on his 41st birthday and during his birthday party, a very drunk Jerry Lee Lewis tried to shoot a soda bottle with his .357 Magnum and missed. Instead, he hit his bass player, Norman “Butch” Owens, twice in the chest. Owens survived and sued Lewis and won $125,000 in damages. What … Continue reading →

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