What...no Veep Surprised at the thought of the US without a vice president? It's happened many times, and the stories often read like fiction In Robert 'Buck' Antle's very readable book, you'll find tales of the presidency and vice presidency, from the days of the Country's founders to the present. Here's the part of American history most of us have forgotten, told in a way that will delight history buffs and those curious about our country's past.