The distances above are based on a reaction time of 0.67 seconds, which assumes the driver is alert, concentrating and not impaired. Driving when tired, distracted or impaired significantly increases reaction times, so the thinking distances above should be regarded as minimums.
Vice-President Aaron Burr killed his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel in Weehawken, NJ, resulting from a published letter that implied Hamilton had made derogatoryâ¦ comments about Burr's character.
Both were acquitted and finished their respective terms. Following Agnew's resignation, Congress began proceedings against Republican Richard Nixon. He resigned, leaving us with Gerald Ford, whom Nixon appointed to replace Agnew. 7 vps have died on the job. The only one I know of was Spiro T. Agnew, vice president during the Nixon administration. Agnew was accused of bribery.