Some Very Available -- But Rarely Discussed -- Facts About Vice Presidential Power

Fourteen U. S. Vice Presidents became President.

Five were elected in their own right;

J. Adams
Jefferson
Van Buren
Nixon
Bush 41

Four inherited the office through the natural death of the incumbent;

Tyler
Fillmore
Coolidge
Truman

four by assassination; and

A. Johnson
Arthur
T. Roosevelt
L.B. Johnson

one by resignation.

Ford

Source: United States Senate website