VPOTUS 004.5 - William H Crawford (President Pro Tempore)

Tenure of Office: April 24, 1812 - March 3, 1813

What happens when a Vice President dies? Prior to the 25th Amendment, that meant that a President Pro Tempore (or "for the time being") was chosen to preside over the Senate until the next election. After the death of George Clinton in 1812, the person chosen for that position was William H Crawford of Georgia. Join us as we learn more about what it meant to be President Pro Tempore at the time and what Crawford did during his tenure. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.

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