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Explainer: Designated Survivor on Standby During State of the Union Address


Explainer: Designated Survivor on Standby During State of the Union Address
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As top U.S. politicians gather to hear the president’s annual speech, one person is tapped to miss the event. That person would lead the government in the event of a catastrophic attack that takes out everyone else in the chain of presidential succession. Here’s a look at how the practice works.

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