USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the 1960 campaign, Lyndon B. Johnson was elected Vice President as John F. Kennedy’s running mate. On November 22, 1963, when Kennedy was assassinated, Johnson was sworn in as the 36th United States President, with a vision to build “A Great Society” for the American people.

Detailed explanation-2: -John Adams, the first vice president, was the first of many frustrated by the “complete insignificance” of the office.

Detailed explanation-3: -Of the 15 vice presidents who went on to become president, eight succeeded to the office on the death of a president, and four of these were later elected president.