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When a Supreme Court Justice Leaves a Seat Earlier than Expected, June 13, 1968,

 Whistlestop is *Slate*’s podcast about presidential history. Hosted by political correspondent and Political Gabfest panelist John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable (or even forgotten) moments from America’s presidential carnival.

Podcast production and edit by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald.

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