Summary
The article discusses the development of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the story of a young lawyer who noticed a gap in the Constitution regarding presidential succession. This addition to the Constitution provides clear guidelines for what happens if a U.S. president cannot continue in office.
Key Facts
- The 25th Amendment is about presidential succession.
- It provides a plan for what happens if a U.S. president can't perform their duties.
- The need for this amendment became clear a few years before President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
- A young lawyer identified the gap in the Constitution related to this issue.
- The episode is part of NPR's series called "We the People."
- John Feerick, a professor of law and an author, contributed to the discussion.
- The series "We the People" is available on several platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
