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The watergate scandal was the scandal where clues are discovered that former CIA and FBI agents broke into offices of the democratic party. This led to Nixon's reignation.
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Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew are re-elected in the 1972 presidential election.
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After Spiro Agnew was accused of accepting bribes during his Vice Precidency, he is forced to resign. After his resignation he remained an outspoken and controversial person.
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Gerald Ford is appointed to be Vice President by President Nixon. This is done under the 25th Amendment's terms.
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After Nixon knew he would be impeached and removed from office, he resigns from being president. This is the only time an American President has resigned.
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After Nixon's resignation, Gerald Ford immediately took office. He served the shortest presidency in history with only 895 days in office.
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President Ford grants a presidential pardon to Nixon after his role in the Watergate scandal. This is one of his more controversial acts as President.
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Although President Ford wins the Republican nomination for presidency, he loses the election to his Democratic opponent, Jimmy Carter.
