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On March 4, 1933, Texas' John Nance Garner was sworn in as the vice president of the United States.

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"Worst damnfool mistake I ever made was letting myself be elected Vice President of the United States. Should have stuck with my old chores as Speaker of the House. I gave up the second most important job in the Government for one that didn't amount to a hill of beans. I spent eight long years as Mr. Roosevelt's spare tire."

– John Nance Garner