The Secret President That Nobody Knew About Until Now

Pro Tempore

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In 1945, Atchison had been sworn in as Pro Tempore of the Senate. This meant that if the Vice president wasn’t there to oversee the proceedings, Atchison would be the one to step in. 

And, back then, the laws said that a Pro Tempore was also second in line for the job. So that could only mean one thing.

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