Youngest Vice President of the United States
The youngest person to serve as vice president of the United States was John C. Breckinridge. He was 36 years old when he took office in March 1857, making him the youngest VP in U.S. history.
John C. Breckinridge at a Glance
Breckinridge served as vice president under President James Buchanan from 1857 to 1861. Before his vice presidency, he represented Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives and later became a Confederate general during the Civil War.
Comparison with Other Young VPs
While several vice presidents have been relatively young, none were younger than Breckinridge at inauguration. For broader context on U.S. vice presidents, the official list is maintained by the Senate and can be reviewed at https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/Vice_Presidents.htm.
