#2 FORD

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  • 25th Amendment (1967)

    25th Amendment (1967)

    Sets rules for presidential succession and filling VP vacancies.
  • Agnew Resigns

    Agnew Resigns

    VP Spiro Agnew resigns. Triggers 25th Amendment, Section 2—VP vacancy must be filled.
  • What happened to Nixons first vice president?

    What happened to Nixons first vice president?

    Agnew pleaded no contest to a single tax evasion charge
  • Ford Nominated

    Ford Nominated

    Nixon nominates Gerald Ford as Vice President.
  • Vote on Ford’s Nomination as Vice President

    Vote on Ford’s Nomination as Vice President

    Both chambers of Congress approve Nixon’s nomination of Gerald R. Ford as Vice President.
  • Ford Confirmed & Sworn In

    Ford Confirmed & Sworn In

    Congress votes to confirm Ford. He becomes Vice President.
  • Nixon Resigns

    Nixon Resigns

    Nixon resigns amid Watergate. Under 25th Amendment, Section 1, Ford becomes President.
  • Ford Pardons Nixon

    Ford Pardons Nixon

    President Ford issues a full pardon to Nixon.