Historical Events tagged with "calhoun"

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Politics & Government

Calhoun Resigns as Vice President

December 28th, 1832 192 years ago

John C. Calhoun resigned from his role as Vice President of the United States after he was elected as a Senator from South Carolina. This was a significant moment in American political history, marking the first resignation of a Vice President. Calhoun's decision was influenced by political tensions and his desire to represent South Carolina's interests more directly in the Senate.

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