On the recordFebruary 4, 1947
I believe that, in so far as possible, the office of the President should be filled by an elective officer.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI believe that, in so far as possible, the office of the President should be filled by an elective officer.
Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on Succession to the Presidency.
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