Ford Timeline

By christinewasson
  • House Of Representatives

    House Of Representatives

    General Ford served as a House Minority Leader from 1965- 1973.
  • Nixon's Vice President Resigns

    Nixon's Vice President Resigns

    Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned due to tax evasion and accepting bribes.
  • Nixon Nominates Ford as Vice President

    Nixon Nominates Ford as Vice President

    Nixon nominates Gerald Ford as vice president under the 25th amendment.
  • Senate Confirms Ford for Vice President

    Senate Confirms Ford for Vice President

    The senate votes 92-3 to make his nomination.
  • Ford becomes Vice President

    Ford becomes Vice President

    The House votes to confirm Ford as Vice President. And he is the 40th Vice President of the US.
  • Nixon Announces Resignation

    Nixon Announces Resignation

    Facing impeachment and removal from office due to the Watergate scandal.
  • Ford Becomes President

    Ford Becomes President

    Nixon resigns, and Gerald Ford takes the oath of office, becoming the 38th President of the United States.
  • Ford Pardons Nixon

    Ford Pardons Nixon

    President Ford issues a full pardon to Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while in office.