The messy birth of the vice presidency
Bizarre lives and scandalous secrets
Heartbeats away from the presidency
The evolution of the modern veep
YOUR GOAL
Master of Secrets of the second in command
schopenhauer The Modern Vice Presidency
Out of the sidelines, into the West Wing, a partner in power!
schopenhauer Dick Cheney wielded historic, far-reaching influence over national security and foreign policy.
schopenhauer Walter Mondale redefined the office by securing an office in the West Wing.
schopenhauer Drag each vice president into the parade to discover fun facts about America's backup leaders.
Veep's official home: Vice presidents did not have an official residence until 1974, when Congress designated Number One Observatory Circle.
An informal term for a vice president, especially of the United States. In 1977, Walter Mondale transformed the role by moving his office into the West Wing.
What is the name of the historic Washington, D.C. residence where vice presidents have lived since 1974?
Who became the first female, African American, and South Asian American vice president in 2021?
Which vice president was the first to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, winning it in 1906?
Which vice president served under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017 before later winning the presidency?
Which vice president established the modern 'West Wing partner' model during the Carter administration?
Which vice president is widely considered the most powerful in US history, deeply shaping foreign policy under George W. Bush?
In what year did Congress finally designate an official, permanent residence for the vice president?