Gerald Ford on the road to becoming President

By Clemsonlibby03

  • Clarifying rules of Presidential succession

    Birch Bayh and Emanuel Celler introduced joint resolutions set to clarify and define the rules on Presidential succession.

  • 25th Amendment

    The 25th amendment states that if something were to happen to the President, the Vice President would take over.

  • Nixon's first VP

    Nixon's first Vice President was Spiro Agnew. He resigned as Vice President because tax evasion.

  • Letters of resignation

    President Nixon, Spiro Agnew are sending letters back and fourth. These letters are concerning Agnew's resignation.

  • Gerald Ford hopes for Congress approval

    Gerald Ford said he would be honored to take the spot as Vice President. He hopes that Congress approves his nomination.

  • Gerald Ford as the new VP

    After Spiro Agnew resigned, Gerald Ford was appointed Vice President.
  • Nixon resigns, Ford becomes President.

    Nixon resigns, Ford becomes President.

    Nixon resgins as President before he can be impeached. Due to the 25th amendment Gerald Ford take the position as President.
  • Gerald Ford Pardons Nixon

    Gerald Ford Pardons Nixon

    President Gerald Ford pardons Richard Nixon from the Watergate scandals. He claims that it was in the past and the country needs to move forward.