Thomas R. Marshall
Biography of Vice President Thomas R. Marshall (1913-1921)
By admin - Posted on March 14th, 2007
Biography of Vice President Thomas R. Marshall (1913-1921)
Presidency of Woodrow Wilson
[I]t has not been the practice for Presidents to throw any of the burdens of their office upon the Vice President. He rules the dignified and at times irascible Senate and reflects upon the inactive character of his job. . . . He has an automobile provided for him . . . but has to buy his own tires, gasoline and supplies.
—Washington Evening Star, March 2, 1913 » read more »
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