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Gerald Ford’s Path to the Presidency

By Ctreed116
  • Vice President Spiro Agnew Resigns

    Vice President Spiro Agnew Resigns

    Spiro Agnew, Nixon’s first vice president, resigned due to charges of tax evasion and accepting bribes.
  • Gerald Ford Nominated as Vice President

    Gerald Ford Nominated as Vice President

    President Richard Nixon nominated Gerald Ford, then House Minority Leader, to replace Agnew under the 25th Amendment.
  • Congress Confirms Ford as Vice President

    Congress Confirms Ford as Vice President

    The Senate and House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved Ford’s nomination.
  • Watergate Scandal Forces Nixon to Resign

    Watergate Scandal Forces Nixon to Resign

    Facing near-certain impeachment over the Watergate scandal, Nixon announced his resignation in a televised speech.
  • Ford Addresses the Nation

    Ford Addresses the Nation

    In his first speech as president, Ford reassured the American people and called for unity.
  • Gerald Ford Becomes President

    Gerald Ford Becomes President

    Ford was sworn in as the 38th President of the United States, stating, “Our long national nightmare is over.”
  • Ford Pardons Nixon

    Ford Pardons Nixon

    In a controversial decision, Ford granted Nixon a full pardon to move the country past the scandal.
  • Public Reaction and Fallout from the Pardon

    Public Reaction and Fallout from the Pardon

    The pardon damaged Ford’s popularity, with many believing Nixon should have faced trial.