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None of the individuals who were elected as President died before taking office. William Henry Harrison was sworn in and died 31 days later.
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What president was an actor before taking office?
Ronald Reagan.
What happens if a new candidate wins the presidential election in November but dies before taking office in January?
In this event the newly elected vice-president would take office on Jan. 20 . He would then nominate a new vice-president who would have to be approved by Congress in order to take office.
What must the president promise to do before he can take office?
First he has to be legally elected as President or else become president by succession. Second he must be "sworn in" by taking the oath of office before a person who is legally qualified to administer oaths.
How many years can someone be President of the US?
Technically, 12. In the most extreme of circumstances, a VP could become president for 4 years if the president were to be killed immediately after taking office. He/she could then be elected twice, equalling 8 years total as the elected president.
Who was the first US Vice President to become President when the elected President died?
John Tyler in 1841. He had been elected Vice President in 1840, with President William Henry Harrison. When Harrison died one month after taking office, VP Tyler took over.
