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Hace 3 días · Richard Mentor Johnson (October 17, 1780 – November 19, 1850) was an American lawyer, military officer and politician who served as the ninth vice president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841 under President Martin Van Buren.
15 de may. de 2024 · Richard M. Johnson, in full Richard Mentor Johnson, (born October 17, 1780, near Louisville, Virginia [now in Kentucky], U.S.—died November 19, 1850, Frankfort, Kentucky), ninth vice president of the United States (1837–41) in the Democratic administration of President Martin Van Buren.
- October 17, 1780
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- November 19, 1850
Hace 1 día · Clay returned to federal office in 1831 by winning election to the Senate over Richard Mentor Johnson in a 73 to 64 vote of the Kentucky legislature. His return to the Senate after 20 years, 8 months, 7 days out of office, marks the fourth-longest gap in service to the chamber in history.
Hace 1 día · Van Buren won the nomination over Philip P. Barbour (Calhoun's favored candidate) and Richard Mentor Johnson due to the support of Jackson and the strength of the Albany Regency.
15 de may. de 2024 · The vice president takes over the "powers and duties" of the presidency in the event of a president's removal, death, resignation, or inability. He or she is responsible for maintaining order and decorum, recognizing members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices, and precedent.
Hace 4 días · John Adams was the first person to hold the office of vice president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He held the position in some contempt and famously complained, "My country...
17 de may. de 2024 · Richard Mentor Johnson was again chosen as Van Buren’s running mate, but their ticket was defeated by that of Whig William Henry Harrison and Democrat John Tyler. When the 1844 presidential election approached, some Democratic Party members suggested a Buchanan-King ticket, but the pairing gained little traction.
