This battle, which lasted from July 1-July 3, 1863, was a huge victory for the Union army. The Army of the Potomac defeated General Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. the Confederate army was forced into a full retreat, which bolstered the Union army's morale. Lee's forces were considered "Invincible", following their victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point because the Union army whipped the Confederate forces, and sent them running to Vicksburg, Mississippi, which would fall on July 4, 1863. These two victories sent a surge of energy into the Union army, and they were rendered "Unstoppable".
The Vice President can be seen as a "back up" role to the president that also functions as Head of State (President of the Senate, presides over joint Congress sessions).
The Vice President is second in Presidential line of succession.
