USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Elected fourth vice president of the United States three years later, Clinton then sought the presidency in 1808. Instead, he was reelected vice president under James Madison. Clinton died in office in 1812. The Senate’s marble bust of George Clinton is based on this 1814 painting by Ezra Ames.

Detailed explanation-2: -During his first term as vice president, under Thomas Jefferson, Clinton found himself marginalized by the President, as Jefferson sought to avoid enhancing his vice president’s stature―still cognizant that Clinton could challenge Madison in 1808.

Detailed explanation-3: -Madison was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. His vice presidents were George Clinton (1809-1812) and Elbridge Gerry (1814-1817). No vice president served from 1812-1813 and again from 1814-1817.

Detailed explanation-4: -Two vice presidents, George Clinton and John C. Calhoun, held the office under two different presidents. 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.