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Who was the youngest man to be sworn in as vice president of the US of America?
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John C. Breckinridge, the 14th U. S. Vice President (1857-1861), was 36 when he was sworn in (he was 35 when elected). He was the only U. S. Vice President to date under the age of 40. The second-youngest Vice President, Richard Nixon, was sworn in 11 days after his 40th birthday in January, 1953.
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Who was the youngest vice president to be sworn in and under which president did he serve?
John C. Breckinridge, who served under Franklin Pierce.
Why is the vice president sworn in before th president?
The answer is on:Why does the vice president of the US get sworn in before the president does?
How old was John C breckinridge when he was VP?
John C. Breckenridge was 36 when he was sworn in in March 1857. He was the youngest U. S. Vice President to date and the only U. S. Vice President under the age of 40. The second-youngest U. S. Vice President, Richard M. Nixon, turned 40 eleven days before he was sworn in in January 1953.
Did a vice president get sworn in when president Kennedy died and Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as president?
no
Who is sworn in before the president?
the vice-president
Why is the vice president sworn in before the president?
Because if the President elect is shot or killed before sworn in the vice President will be able to take the place as President.
If the US president dies in office who becomes President?
The vice president is promptly sworn in as President if the President dies or resigns. This unfortunate event has already happened nine times in US history.
Who was sworn in as vice president 2009 when Barack Obama got sworn chair president?
Joe Bidden was vice president when Barack Obama was president.
Where are vice presidents sworn in?
The Vice President takes the oath of office during the same ceremony as the President. Joseph Biden will be sworn in as the new Vice President prior to Barack Obama's swearing in.
When was Rockefeller sworn in as vice president?
December, 1974 was when Rockefeller became vice-president.
When is the vice president and president sworn in?
When there is a vacancy in the Presidency, the Vice President is sworn in as President as soon as possible. When there is a vacancy in the Vice Presidency, the President appoints a new Vice President, who is sworn in immediately after Congress approves the appointment. Otherwise, the normal transition of the Presidency and Vice Presidency occurs at noon EST on January 20 of every fourth year including 2009.
When was Vice President Biden Sworn in?
Biden became the vice-president on January 20, 2009. He is running for re-election in 2012.
