Record #:

10742

Author(s):

Kemp, Roy Z.

Abstract:

Of the men who have served as Vice-President of the United States, seven have died in office. One of these was William Rufus King, a North Carolinian, who filled his post for only 25 days, the shortest term of office in our government's history. King, who was suffering with tuberculosis and recuperating in Cuba on inauguration day, had the oath of office administered by the American consul and lived only long enough to return to his home in Alabama before dying on April 18, 1853.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 37 Issue 21, Aor 1970, p14, por

Subject(s):

King, William Rufus Devane, 1786-1853; United States--Politics and government--19th century; Vice Presidents--United States