Hannibal Hamlin Stood Up: A Look At an Overlooked Vice President

Known for being Lincoln's first VP and dropped from the ticket, Hamlin was actually as well-known as the President he served under. He was a fighter against the expansion of slavery and an important Senator. It was not out of the question that Hamilin could have been in Lincoln's spot. History has forgotten, but we'll give him a few words in this look at Vice Presidents this summer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices