The 25th Amendment: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop

The 25th Amendment: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop

Join Dr. Kevin Loughlin on Tuesday, February 11th for an insightful discussion on instances of presidential disability throughout American history, an exploration of the 25th Amendment as it is currently written, and an analysis of its weaknesses and potential implications for the future.

Beginning with William Henry Harrison in 1841, eight presidents have died in office. While their deaths were traumatic for the nation, the prospect of a living president rendered severely disabled was, to many observers, even more alarming. Congress has attempted to address the Constitution’s silence on this issue four times, the most recent being the 25th Amendment. Passed by Congress in July 1965—roughly 18 months after the assassination of President Kennedy—and ratified by the states in 1967, this amendment aimed to clarify presidential succession and address disability.

MVM Members: $15; Non-Members: $25.

DETAILS


Date February 11, 2025
From 5:30 pm
To 6:30 pm
Type Talk
Venue Martha’s Vineyard Museum
Object information is a work in progress and may be updated as new research findings emerge. To help improve this record, please email collections@mvmuseum.org. Information about image downloads and licensing is available here.