Ford's Presidency

25th Amendment Ratified

Jun 6, 1965

This amendment was added to clarify the procedures for when a vice president needs to take over the role of president, whether it be a emergency situation or the president becomes impeached.
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Ford’s Nomination as Vice President (Ford’s Response)

Oct 12, 1969

Gerald Ford responded with a letter accepting the nomination. He excepted the duty with great humility.
([Video])(https://www.c-span.org/clip/the-presidency/president-ford-1976-acceptance-speech/4611785))

Letters Between Nixon and Agnew About Agnew's Resignation

Oct 10, 1973

Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned after pleading no contest to tax evasion charges. This meant he was the first president to trigger the use of the 25th amendment.
([Video])(https://mediaburn.org/video/nixons-resignation/))

Ford’s Nomination as Vice President (Nixon’s Letter)

Oct 12, 1973

President Nixon submitted a formal letter to Congress nominating Gerald R. Ford as Vice President.
([Video])(https://fordschool.umich.edu/video/time-and-chance-gerald-r-fords-appointment-history?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Vote on Ford’s Nomination as Vice President

Dec 6, 1973

The Senate and House voted to confirm Gerald Ford’s nomination, making him the first Vice President chosen under the 25th Amendment. He was sworn in the same day.
([Video])(https://www.c-span.org/clip/american-artifacts/the-vice-presidency-of-gerald-ford/4968613))

Ford Sworn in As President

Aug 7, 1974

In his speech he stated, “Our long national nightmare is over.” He was also sworn in the same day that Nixon resigned.
([Video])(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5qExW0HFCI))

Nixons Resignation letter

Aug 9, 1974

President Nixon was the first ever US president to resign from office.
([Video])(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DrUaJEBtE))

Ford Pardons Nixon

Sep 8, 1974

President Ford granted Richard Nixon a full and unconditional pardon for any crimes he may have committed while in office.
([Video])(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67c-I-yt7s0))