National Veep Day is observed in the United States every August 9 to commemorate the day Gerald Ford succeeded Richard Nixon as president after Nixon's resignation amid the Watergate scandal in 1974. This unofficial holiday aims to highlight the presidential line of succession and the role of the vice president, who is the second-highest official in the executive branch. The vice presidency has evolved since the early days of the nation, with the first two vice presidents, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, assuming their roles by being runners-up in presidential elections. After the ratification of the Twelfth Amendment in 1804, the vice presidency became an indirectly elected position. Celebrations of National Veep Day may include learning about various vice presidents, reading biographies, watching documentaries, or hosting themed trivia nights, while sharing the occasion on social media using hashtags like #NationalVeepDay and #VeepDay.