Question of the Presidential Succession: Message from the President of the United States: Transmitting Request for Legislation Dealing with the Question of the Presidential Succession

Authors

Harry S. Truman
United States. President (1945-1953: Truman)

Files

Description

Two months after President Franklin Roosevelt's death, President Harry Truman delivered this message to Congress. Truman called on Congress to reevaluate the presidential line of succession.

Start Date

6-19-1945

Publisher

United States Government Printing Office

City

Washington, D.C.

Keywords

Presidential Succession, Vice Presidential Succession, Constitution, Legislative History