American Prince(ss), American Pauper: The Contemporary Vice Presidency and Presidential Relations, 3d. ed.

"Once there were two brothers. One went to sea and the other became Vice President. Neither was heard from again." Vice President Marshall's humorous story reflects the neglect the office has been given. Yet, as "a heartbeat away" from the Presidency, the office is the key to a smooth transition in the executive branch. With the growth of the "modern Presidency" (beginning with FDR), the Vice President's role has also grown. This work is a generic work on the second office. It follows a the...