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Who was the first president to take office following the death of an elected president?
John Tyler
How large was the ransom to get Abraham Lincoln's body back?
Abe Lincoln was a great president who was lost before his time. After Lincoln's death, there was a plot to steal his body and demand a ransom for the return of Lincoln's body. The plan was to ask for $200,000 ransom. This would have been an incredible amount of money in Lincoln's time.
What were facts regarding the Native American death sentences that were commuted by President Lincoln?
260 Native Americans who were found guilty in the Sioux uprising in 1862 had their death sentences commuted by President Lincoln.
Was Abraham Lincoln's body stolen?
No/Yes. To make a long story short. Counterfeiters attempted to steal his body and hold it for ransom. They unknowlingly told secret service who after a few problems arrested them. Also lincolns body was moved by the momunemt assocaiation secretly because of talk of more gravediggers.
Who becomes president after the death of the vice-president?
If the US president dies, the vice-president becomes president and a new vice-president is appointed.If the 'new' president dies, the 'new' vice-president becomes president.This process is dealt with under the 25th Amendment to the US constitution which starts off....Section 1. In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President. Section 2. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
