Choosing the running mate

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Date
1956
Summary
Discusses the influence of the president in picking vice-presidential nominees and the difficulties in getting able men to accept this nomination. Points out that candidates are most often selected to "balance the ticket" from the standpoint of geography as well as points of view on pertinent issues. Considers the "whys" behind the nomination of seven vice presidents who eventually became president. 
Contributors
Malcolm Moos; Dynamic Films; Stephen Hess; John McGiffert
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center; Johns Hopkins University
Genres
Educational; Lecture; Historical
Subject
Vice-Presidents--United States ; United States--Politics and government
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:29:12); 16mm
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003264761; Other: GR00401720; MDPI Barcode: 40000003264761

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