Gerald Ford

By Blakeh56
  • Agnew Resigns

    Agnew Resigns

    Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned after pleading no contest to charges of tax evasion and bribery.
  • Ford is Nominated

    Ford is Nominated

    President Nixon nominated Gerald Ford, then House Minority Leader, as Vice President under the 25th Amendment.
  • Ford Becomes Vice President

    Ford Becomes Vice President

    Gerald Ford was confirmed by Congress and sworn in as the 40th Vice President of the United States.
  • Supreme Court Orders Nixon’s Tapes

    Supreme Court Orders Nixon’s Tapes

    The Supreme Court ruled that Nixon must release the White House tapes, which implicated him in the Watergate scandal.
  • The Smoking Gun Tape is Released

    The Smoking Gun Tape is Released

    The "Smoking Gun" tape was released, confirming Nixon’s direct involvement in the Watergate cover-up.
  • Nixon Announces Resignation

    Nixon Announces Resignation

    Richard Nixon announced his resignation in a televised address to the nation.
  • Ford Becomes President

    Ford Becomes President

    Nixon officially resigned, and Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th President of the United States, becoming the first unelected president.
  • Ford Pardons Nixon

    Ford Pardons Nixon

    President Ford granted Nixon a full pardon for any crimes he may have committed while in office, stating it would help the nation heal.