What was Schuyler Colfax's unique distinction?
He served as both speaker of the House and vice president
He was the longest-serving vice president
He was the first vice president from Indiana
He was the youngest vice president
Answer
Schuyler Colfax was a unique politician in American history in that he served as both Speaker of the House of Representatives and Vice President of the United States. He was a member of the Republican Party and served in the House from 1855 to 1869, during which time he was the Speaker from 1863 to 1869. He was then elected Vice President on the ticket with Ulysses S.
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