The vice president of the United States (VPOTUS) holds the second-highest ranking office in the U.S. federal government and is the first in the presidential line of succession. This position carries significant power and is an essential part of the president's administration. The vice president is also the president of the Senate and can preside over it, with the authority to cast a tie-breaking vote. Indirectly elected alongside the president, the vice president serves a four-year term through the Electoral College. The role of the vice presidency has evolved over time and is now often seen as a path to the presidency. The current vice president is JD Vance, who assumed office on January 20, 2025. The vice president is also a statutory member of the United States Cabinet and National Security Council, contributing significantly to executive government and national security matters. While the nature of the vice president's role varies in each administration, they typically serve as a key presidential advisor, governing partner, and representative of the president. The Constitution does not expressly assign the vice presidency to a specific branch of the government, leading to scholarly dispute about its classification. Despite its historical insignificance, the vice presidency has grown in importance, with the office now considered a stepping stone to the presidency.

"Vice Principals" is an American comedy television series created by Danny McBride and Jody Hill, featuring a star-studded cast including Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Dale Dickey, Georgia King, Sheaun McKinney, Busy Philipps, and Shea Whigham. The show revolves around the ill-tempered vice principal, Neal Gamby (Danny McBride), and the scheming co-vice principal, Lee Russell (Walton Goggins), as they attempt to sabotage the appointment of the new school principal, Dr. Belinda Brown (Kimberly Hébert Gregory), in a bid to claim the principal's chair for themselves. The series received a positive reception, with an average rating of 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 56 out of 100 on Metacritic. "Vice Principals" was praised for its talented cast and sporadically amusing content, although some critics found its mean-spirited humor to occasionally miss the mark. The show, which aired on HBO, was filmed in North Charleston, South Carolina and featured cameo appearances from comic actors Will Ferrell and Bill Murray. The series' score was composed by Joseph Stephens, and the soundtrack was released by Waxwork Records in 2019.

The Vice President's Room, located in the United States Capitol, serves as the vice president's office and has played a significant role in American political history. Following the 1850s expansion of the Capitol Building, the Senate formally designated a room exclusively for the vice president's use. Over the years, the room has witnessed notable events, including the death of Vice President Henry Wilson and the presidential oath of office taken by Vice President Chester Arthur. The Vice President's Room has been the primary working office for numerous vice presidents, providing a space for conducting official business, ceremonial functions, and private meetings. The room's furnishings, including the marble mantel, Victorian window cornices, and the Wilson desk, have historical significance and have been used by several vice presidents. The room's proximity to the Senate chamber allows the vice president easy access to the members during Senate sessions, making it a convenient and elegant setting for various functions and meetings for over 125 years. With its rich history and historical significance, the Vice President's Room continues to be an integral part of the American political landscape.

The Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership was established in 1980 by United States Secretary of the Navy Edward Hidalgo to honor the remarkable leadership of James Stockdale, a Medal of Honor recipient in the Vietnam War. Stockdale exhibited exemplary leadership while a prisoner of war in North Vietnam for nearly eight years. The annual award recognizes two commanding officers, one from the United States Atlantic Fleet and one from the United States Pacific Fleet, below the grade of Captain. The recipients are selected based on the five criteria of inspirational leadership that Vice Admiral Stockdale identified in his writing and teaching on leadership. These criteria encompass being a moralist, jurist, teacher, steward, and philosopher. The selected winners demonstrate commitment to ethical conduct, the ability to establish and implement policies, self-discipline, sensitivity to others, maintenance of standards, and the ability to reason and deal with uncertainty. The award serves as a prestigious recognition of exceptional leadership within the United States Navy.