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154 The almost-presidents: 10 Americans who nearly assumed the nation's highest office

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James LaForge @ Business Insider · 02/16/2026 11:06 EDT

The almost-presidents: 10 Americans who nearly assumed the nation's highest office

From nail-biting elections to would-be assassinations, American history is full of presidential what-ifs. Here are 10 of the most notable examples.

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