Gerald Ford

25th Amendment

Jul 26, 1965

The 25th Amendment was approved by congress making it to where the Vice President is to take over if something were to happen to the president by death, impeachment, resignation.

Watergate Scandal

Jun 17, 1972

The watergate scandal was a political scandal where Nixon was accused of stealing information and abusing his presidential power so that he could stay as President in office. This eventually lead to Nixon resigning from office.

Agnew Resigns From Office

Oct 10, 1973

Many accusations began circling after the Watergate Scandal which involved Nixon and his VP, Agnew. Agnew found it best he resign from being Vice Preisdent to avoid these controversies.

Gerald Ford Becomes VP

Oct 12, 1973

President Nixon nominated for Gerald Ford to be the new vice president after Agnew resigned. 97% of congress voted yes for him to be vice president.

Gerald Ford Becomes President, Nixon Resigns

Aug 9, 1974

President Nixon resigned from office due to all the backlash that occured from the Watergate Scandal. Due to the 25th Amendment, this meant that Gerald Ford, Nixon's new Vice President, would become President.

Nixon PARDONED

Sep 8, 1974

After Nixon resigned from office, Gerald Ford was now in office. Ford decided to pardon Nixon rather than pursuing legal prosecution. He said that the entire case/trial was dragged out more than needed, and that if it continued, things would get worse.

Ford Presidency Over

Jan 20, 1977

Ford served the rest of Nixon's term, and is no longer president. Ford lives till age 93.

Nixon Admits It From A Video Tape

1983

Nixon finally admits guilt in a old White House aide interview to accusations that circled 10 years before.