Posts tagged: Democrats

When Vice President Was King

 William Rufus de Vane King, that is. He took the oath of office on foreign soil, and died 25 days later, on 18 April 1853.

George Wallace Was Shot on This Day

 On 15 May 1972, Governor George Wallace of Alabama was shot in Maryland, ending his campaign for the U.S. presidency.

Happy Birthday, President Buchanan, You Lame-O

 President James Buchanan was born 23 April 1791, the last U.S. president to be born in the 18th Century. Elected in 1856, he helped his country slide into the Civil War.