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Have both the president and vice president of the US ever died while in office?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes. George Clinton died in 1812, Rufus King died in 1853 and Garett Hobart died in 1899.
Seven U.S. Vice Presidents to date have died in office:
- George Clinton (April 20, 1812)
- Elbridge Gerry (November 23, 1814)
- William R. King (April 18, 1853)
- Henry Wilson (November 22, 1875)
- Thomas A. Hendricks (November 25, 1885)
- Garret A. Hobart (November 21, 1899)
- James S. Sherman (October 30, 1912)
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∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoYes. And the First Lady did not become president. The Supreme Court judge did.
Actually this event has never happened. If the VP dies, the president would appoint a new VP. If the president dies, the VP takes over. If both died at once, the Speaker of the House of Representatives would become the president.
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