Truman, FDR and Age: A Careful Choice for Vice President

Name: Truman, FDR and Age: A Careful Choice for Vice President
Uploaded: 2011-11-01T13:00:00Z
Duration: P77S
Description: The focus was on the Vice Presidency during the 1944 Democratic National Convention. "It was in the minds of many delegates that whoever was nominated for Vice President could very well become President within the next four years," said Senator Harry Byrd.

Clip: Season 24 | 1m 17s

The focus was on the Vice Presidency during the 1944 Democratic National Convention. "It was in the minds of many delegates that whoever was nominated for Vice President could very well become President within the next four years," said Senator Harry Byrd.

Aired: 10/31/11

Rating: NR

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